International Student Advisor

Recruitment/Posting

Title:

International Student Advisor

Job Category: URA-AFT Administrative

Department: ISSS

Overview:
Rutgers Global is the university-wide international affairs office, serving all three campuses and Rutgers Health. Rutgers Global promotes and advances Rutgers as a globally engaged institution through study and service-learning abroad programs, immigration processing and academic support services to international students and scholars, international partnership facilitation, and design and support of on-campus events that address global topics and create cross-cultural social networks.

Rutgers Global serves as a gateway to leveraging programs in the international and global arenas across the university and ensuring that they are delivered at the highest level of excellence.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an International Student Advisor for the department of Rutgers Global. The International Student Coordinator (ISC) reports to the Assistant Director for Administration and Special Projects of the Rutgers Global - International Student and Scholar Services office. The incumbent works as a member of the student services team to advise and support international students regarding their immigration status and related matters.

Among the key duties of the position are the following:

• Works as a member of ISSS' Student Services team, providing immigration-related support, advising, and administrative services to undergraduate and graduate international students at Rutgers University.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO), assisting with the processing of SEVIS-related applications and requests, reviewing, updating, and maintaining student records, and issuing immigration documents in accordance with federal regulations and university policies.
• Provides first-level advising to students regarding available programs, services, and resources, referring to specialized advisors and campus support services as appropriate.
• Interacts regularly with students through front office assistance, telephone consultations, workshops, and electronic communications.
• Supports International Student Advisors in a variety of processes, including academic status changes and practical training authorizations, while contributing to student engagement initiatives and collaborating with campus partners on matters affecting international students.
• Provides administrative support for office operations and departmental programs, including international student orientation activities and the development and refinement of office procedures.
• Collaborates cross functionally with other ISSS offices at Rutgers Global as well as other Rutgers staff, schools, departments and outside organizations as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Grade: 04

Salary Details:
Grade 4 starting $59,893

Minimum Salary:

Mid Range Salary:

Maximum Salary:

Offer Information:
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits:
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Position Status:
Full Time

Standard

Hours:

37.50

Work Arrangement:
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union

Description:

URA-AFT Administrative

Payroll Designation:
People Soft

Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility: ABP

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and understanding of student affairs, student advising and programming in a higher education setting.

Required Knowledge,…