Job Title:

International Student and Scholar Advisor

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH 

Salary:

  $41,731-$45,904

Basic Function:

Ensure compliance with federal regulations governing the enrollment of international students and scholars. Provide advising, counseling and administrative services to international students, scholars, and dependents. Assist with implementing yield and retention activities, orientation and other student and scholar programming. Reports to the Associate Director of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) or designated supervisor.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Provide advising, counseling and administrative services to international students, scholars, and dependents (including, but not limited to, health insurance, nonimmigrant,status, employment authorization, social security and taxation, cross-cultural, financial, academic and personal issues).

Monitor and stay current on applicable ISSS topics including, but not limited to, regulatory updates, Department of Homeland Security and Department of State guidance, student and scholar visa regulations and student programming best practices.

Maintain student files, records and data in accordance with federal, state and university regulations.

Perform required functions of a Designated School Official and an Alternate Responsible Officer in accordance with Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations including 8CFR214.2(f), 8CFR214.2(j), 8CFR214.3, 8CFR 274a, and 22 CFR Chapter I Subchapter G Part 62.

Maintain student and scholar records in the federal government Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

Determine eligibility for benefits of nonimmigrant status and grant authorization and/or certify eligibility for extensions, transfers, changes of status, employment, social security numbers, Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, and Ohio Driving Licenses.

Respond to internal and external inquiries concerning U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of State immigration rules and regulations regarding international students, scholars, and dependents.

Collaborate with colleagues across campus in providing services and advocacy for international students and Office of Global Education (OGE) initiatives.

Assist in the preparation of annual reports, audits,d on-site reviews and Student-Exchange Visitor Program site visits as assigned.

Assist with the coordination of services for international students and scholars, including assisting in the implementation of programming as assigned.

Participate in department, division, and university special projects as required.

Serve on department, division, and university committees as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and three months experience in: education or student-related services to include experience working with and interacting with diverse, international, multicultural populations; or foreign study abroad or comparable international experience. Must possess general familiarity with immigration laws relative to F1, F2, J1, and J2 visas. Must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends. Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident in accordance with 8CFR 214.3(l)(1)(i).

Knowledge Of:

Immigration Laws relative to F1, F2, J1 and J2 visas *
Desktop software (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite); web-based systems

Skill In:

Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and intercultural competence – including the ability to relate to international visitors according to their cultures *
Organizing information and projects
Adhering to deadlines
Work independently and effectively in collaborative groups *

Ability To:

Work collaboratively with university departments and academic units *
Organize and prioritize work with a high degree of self-initiative and independence *
Analyze and perform in-depth research on complex immigration issues *
Work independently and as part of a team
Possess considerable attention to detail, a high level of quality control, and maintain a high customer-focus with contacts *
Assimilate and maintain confidential data *
Multi-task while managing multiple projects and assignments to meet deadlines within budget *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

• Master’s degree in related field
• Formal training by NAFSA / Association of International Educators or equivalent or the ability to complete formal training within a reasonable timeframe following hire
• Prior experience serving as a Designated School Official or Alternate Responsible Officer
• Foreign study abroad or comparable international experience

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.