Job Description

• Advise students and scholars on matters pertaining to F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
• Manage and update the SEVIS database to comply with federal immigration regulations.
• Advise international students on cultural adjustments, referring students as needed.
• Assist international students with the process to apply for OPT, CPT, reinstatement, change of status, Social Security number, and driver's license, among others.
• Assist Radford University offices regarding immigration questions; contact relevant legal authorities when needed.
• Keep abreast of changes in laws and regulations that affect international students, scholars and/or the university, and communicate changes appropriately to stakeholders.
• Develop and manage the international student orientation.
• Serve as an advisor to the International Student Association.
• Develop and implement social, cultural, recreational programming as well as conduct relevant workshops (OPT, CPT, etc.).
• Assists in collecting, compiling and analyzing international student and scholar data for effective decision-making by the McGlothlin Center for Global Education and Engagement, and for reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Manage the RU health insurance plan for international students.
• Serve and participate on University committees as needed.
• Update the office social media accounts as needed.
• Update and develop appropriate content for the ISSS section of the office website.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. Advanced degree; or Bachelor's degree with demonstrated experience and/or equivalent training that equates to an advanced degree.
2. One year of experience working and advising international students and/or scholars on immigration matters, or related experience in higher education.

3. Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident to meet regulatory requirements as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree.
2. Extensive knowledge of student immigration regulations.
3. Prior experience working in international education or other overseas experience.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty and staff.
5. Strong advising skills.
6. Strong oral and written communication skills.
7. Excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
8. Occasional weekend and evening availability.
9. Strong knowledge of cross-cultural adjustment.
10. Exceptional knowledge of Microsoft suite.
11. Ability to communicate effectively with all constituencies, including alumni, faculty, students, parents and staff.
12. Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
13. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.