International Student Advisor - Immigration

Job Profile:

Global Education Specialist 1

Job Family:

Immigration/Global Education Time Type:

Full time Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's degree and one (1) year of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile

Summary:

Provides guidance, assistance, and expertise to international students and scholars to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. Enhances the international student experience and promotes cross-cultural understanding on campus. Provides guidance, assistance and expertise to students participating on international and domestic programs.

Job Description:

Position Salary Range: $45,000 - $48,000 per year; offer dependent on experience

As a member of the ISSC International Student Advising team, this position is responsible for providing immigration advising and support services for the international student population at ASU of approximately 16,000 students.

Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a US citizen or lawful permanent resident for certification as a Designated School Official (DSO).Essential Duties:

Interprets immigration regulations for F-1 nonimmigrant status.

Provides immigration advisement to F-1 students on Optional Practical Training and serves as Designated School Official (DSO).Monitors regulatory updates and apply necessary changes to operations, forms and advisement to maintain compliance.

Oversees the maintenance of student files to ensure accurate record keeping, including creating new immigration files in a timely manner, and maintaining consistency of Sunapsis, and SEVIS records.

Interfaces with Department of Homeland Security including Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), works with other DSO's to ensure consistent protocol regarding policies and procedures.

Responds to communications related to immigration processes and transactions from academic units, student, government agencies and the community elops workshops and information sessions regarding international issues for University students, faculty and staff, in collaboration with various International Student Advisers.

Coordinates the assessment efforts in the immigration area of the International Students and Scholars Center (ISSC) Assists Student Advising team with special projects as needed.

Desired

Qualifications:

Background in international education or previous DSO experience preferred.

Skills in organizing and prioritizing work activities.

Evidence of effective communication skills.

Working Environment:

This position will be assisting the International Students and Scholars Center in Student Business Services building on the Tempe Campus.

Activities are primarily performed in-person in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting.

Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer and copier. Involves at times bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Department Statement:

In support of the university’s mission and goals, Academic Enterprise Enrollment advances awareness of Arizona State University as the New American University through data-informed strategies that enroll and support a student population reflective of its vision across campus and digital immersion environments. AEE brings professionalism and discipline to the formulation of enrollment strategy and the refinement of enrollment processes, and is an effective collaborator with our college…