International Student Advisor

1 month ago

Worcester, United Kingdom Worcester Polytechnic Institute Full time

JOB TITLE

International Student Advisor

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

International Student Life

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The International Student Advisor works as part of the International Student and Scholar team to provide international student services including student immigration advising, institutional compliance requirements for DHS/SEVIS, as well as other support for the WPI international community. They serve as liaison to various stakeholder departments at WPI and to the federal government as a Designated School Official (DSO). They ensure that all activities and decisions are conducted in accordance with federal regulations and University policy. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status to serve in the roles of DSO, per Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations.

WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The starting salary is $55,400, depending on experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

Manage international students’ data, ensuring that information in Workday, ISSM, and Terra Dotta are updated in a timely manner. Responsible for monitoring SEVIS alerts and taking corrective action or reporting issues to the director.

Serve as an advisor to both WPI's undergraduate and graduate international student populations. Provide immigration advice to international F-1 students, such as travel signatures, issuing of updated and new/initial I-20 forms, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), OPT STEM extensions, reduced course load forms, etc. Conduct the mandated SEVIS registration at the start of each semester.

Advise and counsel international students on a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, cross-cultural, financial, and personal matters. Facilitate and work with other offices such as Undergraduate Admissions; Academic Advising; Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education; Student Activities; Health Services; Student Development and Counseling; Center for Wellness; and the Career Development Center on personal, cultural, and professional programming.

Advise and counsel international students on a wide range of issues including, but not limited to, cross-cultural, financial, and personal matters. Facilitate and work with other offices such as Undergraduate Admissions; Academic Advising; Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Multicultural Education; Student Activities; Health Services; Student Development and Counseling; Center for Wellness; and the Career Development Center on personal, cultural, and professional programming.

Participate in Division of Student Affairs activities. Serve on division or campus wide committees as appropriate. Serve as a member of the Administrator-On-Call group as coordinated through the Dean of Students Office.

Remain abreast of international student issues and concerns and changing government regulations

Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in international relations/international education or related area.

Minimum 1-3 years experience required

Master’s degree preferred.

Basic knowledge of immigration regulations and a working knowledge of SEVIS is expected upon completion of appropriate training.

Proficiency with technology is required with fluency in departmental immigration software programs (e.g. SEVIS, ISSM, Terra Dotta) and Zoom/Teams expected upon completion of appropriate training.

Knowledge of a foreign language and international experience is preferred

Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong commitment to DEI required.

Knowledge of current research and issues in international education is preferred.

Must be a US citizen or permanent resident to serve as a DSO in the SEVIS system.

Please include a cover letter with resume for consideration.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. It seeks individuals with​ diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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