International Student Advisor

Department: Office of International Education

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Salary set $19.06/hr

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm;work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Wanting to spread your wings not only with what you know but also who you know? Let me offer up this opportunity to perform both all rolled into one.
Supporting our international students new to the country or even those who’ve been here staying up to date with laws, regulations & all requirements for them to continue. You need to be eager to learn much of the position through your love of the written word. Being able to understand regulations & laws that are not in plain language will give you a leg up also.

Understanding the confines to provide clarity and direction where solutions may be unclear, understanding the grey areas within while knowing how to navigate. Being culturally aware & keeping that at the forefront of your meetings will help you be successful. You can meet people from a far land with this position in more ways than one,

Provides advising and information to international students and the community regarding F-1 immigration regulations and University policies and resources. Serves as the Designated School Official (DSO) in the updating of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations.

Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and ensures compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules and regulations. Advises students on federal, state and local requirements to maintain their status in the United States. Works with SEVIS and internal database to issue I-20s, process registrations, address updates, and student requests for employment. Monitors SEVIS alerts and communicates with students as needed.

Coordinate with academic advisors to ensure international student enrollment and academic progress is in compliance with immigration regulations. Serve as a representative, advocate, and/or spokesperson for international students in dealing with other campus departments and community members.

This role provides a mixture of student advising, paperwork including follow-up as well as compliance checkpoints.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in student services or related field

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to explain complex policies, procedures, and academic requirements in clear, student-friendly language
• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to adapt to changing institutional and governmental priorities, policies, procedures, and technology
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and effectively prioritize and manage responsibilities
  
  Ability to make sound, independent decisions when policies or guidance do not clearly address a situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive
• Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Requires a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as require by law for this position.

Applicants must meet the requirement of being a "U. S. Citizen" or a Lawful Permanent Residence because the position requires access to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a federal government database.

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information. Ability to move or traverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or across external environments.