Northwestern University · 2 hours ago
International Student Advisor
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$57K/yr - $57K/yr
1+ years expNorthwestern University is seeking an International Student Advisor to support international students and ensure compliance with immigration regulations. The Advisor will provide guidance on immigration issues, assist with visa applications, and collaborate with university departments to enhance the international student experience.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Advising and Counseling: Advising F & J international students and the campus community on relevant federal immigration regulations and federal agency guidance; offering immigration advising based around individual student concerns, academic planning, course selection, and career development
Immigration Compliance: Ensuring international students adhere to immigration regulations by providing guidance on visa requirements, maintaining accurate international student records in the SEVIS system and Terra Dotta database, and assisting with visa applications, extensions, and related paperwork
Policy Interpretation and Compliance: Interpreting university policies and procedures related to international students and ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing international student enrollment and visa status
Student Support: Serving as a point of contact for students facing challenges, offering guidance, resources, and referrals to appropriate university services; collaborating with various university departments to coordinate support services and ensure a seamless experience for international students; assisting with the international student transition experience as well as co-curricular programs, activities and events for the international community
Advise F and J students on immigration regulations, maintaining immigration status, university policy and other related issues
Assist in maintaining SEVIS, Terra Dotta and PeopleSoft/SES databases
Collaborate with academic departments to support international students
Consult on communications, resources and events for international students, internal team members and/or institutional stakeholders
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Information Systems or related field
1-2 years of experience in international education in an educational setting
Knowledge of all student visa categories and federal regulations
Experience with student and/or scholar programming in a multicultural environment
Must be U.S Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident and meet Department of Homeland Security Designated School Official requirements
Must be detailed oriented
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with teams in a high-volume and outcome-based environment
Demonstrated ability to communicate across cultures
Ability to manage confidential information
Approaches work with a positive attitude
Preferred
Master's degree in a related field
2 years of direct experience with F and J regulations and SEVIS system
Fluency in a global language other than English
Experience in designing and delivering large group presentations, workshops and professional meetings
Proficient in database management and data analysis
Demonstrated knowledge of trends in international education
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Support employee career development
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
National Peanut BoardAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthGRAMMY Museum
2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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