Part-Time International Students Advisor

Middlesex College•Edison, NJ

7d•$23

About The Position

1. Provides holistic academic and transfer support services to individual and groups of international students. 2. Provides in-person and electronic academic advising for current and new international students and communicates proactively with students throughout all phases of the student experience. 3. Serves as a back-up Designated School Official (DSO) under the F-1 visa program in accordance with federal regulations. 4. Advises international students on maintaining lawful status, including matters related to enrollment and registration, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), international travel, program extensions, reinstatement, and change of status. 5. Maintains student files, ensuring timely and accurate updates to students records in the SEVIS system in compliance with Department of Homeland Security requirements. 6. Assists in planning and implementing orientation programs for new international students. 7. Stays current with enrollment and support services for students; provides students with payment-related deadlines and regulations and actively refers students to support services. 8. Assists students with program completion, developing short and long-term goals, following the Guided Pathways model with the primary objective of degree completion/transfer to a four-year institution 9. Reviews and maintains student academic files, performs follow-ups, and monitors students’ academic progress. 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
One (1) year of experience in student advising, enrollment services, counseling, or financial aid
Works effectively with people from different cultural, academic, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
Must hold U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status to meet federal regulatory requirements for status as a Designated School Official and as required by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of F-1 visa regulations and federal reporting requirements
Experience as a Designated School Official
Documented experience in higher education within enrollment management, financial aid, counseling/advising, or other student services capacity
Bilingual
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong problem solving and organization skills

Responsibilities

Provides holistic academic and transfer support services to individual and groups of international students.
Provides in-person and electronic academic advising for current and new international students and communicates proactively with students throughout all phases of the student experience.
Serves as a back-up Designated School Official (DSO) under the F-1 visa program in accordance with federal regulations.
Advises international students on maintaining lawful status, including matters related to enrollment and registration, employment authorization (CPT/OPT), international travel, program extensions, reinstatement, and change of status.
Maintains student files, ensuring timely and accurate updates to students records in the SEVIS system in compliance with Department of Homeland Security requirements.
Assists in planning and implementing orientation programs for new international students.
Stays current with enrollment and support services for students; provides students with payment-related deadlines and regulations and actively refers students to support services.
Assists students with program completion, developing short and long-term goals, following the Guided Pathways model with the primary objective of degree completion/transfer to a four-year institution
Reviews and maintains student academic files, performs follow-ups, and monitors students’ academic progress.
Performs other duties as assigned.