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University of California, Riverside · 3 months ago

International Student Advisor

Riverside County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$58K/yr - $70K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of California, Riverside is dedicated to promoting the success and wellness of international students. The International Student Advisor will provide immigration advising, regulatory guidance, and support programs to facilitate the academic and professional goals of international students, while also advising faculty and staff on relevant matters.

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Responsibilities

Provides immigration advising and support services to promote the success, wellness, and academic goals of international students, dependents, and graduated students pursuing Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Academic Training

Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), independently providing expert immigration and regulatory advising to international students

Can serve as lead Career Empowerment Coordinator or as lead Coordinator for SEVIS registration

Actively advises faculty and staff across campus by providing in-depth guidance on matters relevant to international students

In collaboration with the ISS team, designs and delivers professional intercultural and support programs that facilitate the educational, professional, and personal success of international students at UCR

Contributes to outreach and campus training that provides faculty, staff, and students with the resources and skills needed to effectively contribute to an increasingly international campus

Qualification

Designated School OfficialImmigration advisingIntercultural communicationDatabase managementCross-cultural relationsProgram developmentU.S. visa knowledgeJudgmentMulticultural competenciesProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

4 - 7 years of related experience

Experience in intercultural communications and cross-cultural relations, particularly related to advising students and interacting with faculty and staff

1 year of experience as a Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer

Experience working with international students and demonstrated knowledge of their adjustment and support needs

Experience developing, facilitating, and evaluating support programs, intercultural training, and/or Orientation programs for international students

Experience using International Student and Scholar Management (ISSM) or other similar databases

Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques

Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance

Ability in problem identification and reasoning; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems

Knowledge of complex U.S. visa and immigration procedures, compliance issues, and employment eligibility/authorization for international students and scholars

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations

Solid verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated experience and skills working with technology and computer information systems

Working knowledge and experience with database management systems, such as ISSM, Banner and SLATE

Preferred

Experience living, working, and/or studying abroad

Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and consequences

Ability to manipulate and merge raw data and create reports for distribution