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International Student Advisor

Employer
Virginia Tech
Location
Virginia, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 21, 2021

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, International Programs
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


Job Description

This position reports to the Associate Director for International Student Services and works to ensure the university's compliance with federal regulations governing the enrollment of international students and exchange visitors while managing a portfolio of immigration casework and advising international students, functioning as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), certified by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Department of State (DOS) respectively, utilizing the DHS Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), and requiring specialized knowledge and expertise for the interpretation and application of complex federal regulations and academic policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree (or Bachelor's degree and equivalent experience in lieu of Master's degree) |
Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying federal immigration laws and regulations |
Demonstrated experience exercising discretion and independent judgment in making informed decisions in complex situations | Demonstrated experience working with complex organizational processes and procedures | Demonstrated aptitude for learning, interpreting, and disseminating highly technical information, regulations, and procedures | Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail | Demonstrated strong interpersonal communications skills | Experience working with diverse populations within an intercultural context | Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver professional presentations | Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team | Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and balance competing priorities | Demonstrated proficiency using the US Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) | Eligibility for certification by DHS as a Designated School Official (DSO) and certification by the US Department of State as an
Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) – must be US citizen or US lawful permanent resident

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with Banner | Demonstrated experience with Sunapsis | Working knowledge of Virginia Tech policies and procedures | Fluency in a foreign language| Experience living or studying abroad

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$45,000 - $47,500

Review Date

06/14/2021

Additional Information

The successful Candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs’ Aspirations for Student Learning serve as a framework for our roles as educators as we work alongside students to encapsulate their learning into a strengths-based discovery of their talent so they may: commit to unwavering curiosity ; pursue self-understanding and integrity ; practice civility ; prepare for a life of courageous leadership ; and ultimately , embrace Ut Prosim as a way of life . We operationalize these aspirations through ExperienceVT whereby we work alongside undergraduate, graduate and professional students to create a customized plan for their experience designed to accomplish their individual goals. We measure our success by the success of our students. To that end, we will do whatever it takes to support the individual well-being and success of every student at Virginia Tech.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Lori Roop at lorir@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Advertised: May 21, 2021
Applications close: August 9, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time

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