Advisor, International Students

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S2271P

Home Org Name

International Programs

Division Name

Provost and VP Academic Affair

Position Title

Advisor, International Students

Job Class Code

AA44

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

The Office of International Programs seeks candidates for a International Students Advisor. The individual selected will provide a wide-range of advisement and coordination of professional services relating to visiting non-immigrant international students, scholars, employees, faculty and dependents while ensuring institutional compliance with federal immigration law.

To learn more about the Office of International Programs, please visit: https://www.auburn.edu/academic/international/

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship, and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

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Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions

• Provides advisement/counseling for international students in matters related to immigration status which includes, but is not limited to, various categories of visa issues, legal employment and career consideration for different disciplines, daily needs in the Auburn community (social security requirements, driver’s license requirements, international travel, Medicaid and related support
  services), and first point of contact for academic difficulties, health and personal issues.
• Plans and makes appropriate decisions based on established parameters, guidelines and regulations impacting student/scholar progress toward timely program completion and post-program
  employment; serves as liaison with professionals in other offices on campus, or with sponsors in foreign countries, to troubleshoot and solve problems as new issues arise or newprograms interface.
• Collaborates with Auburn Global staff and administrators in serving incoming international students’ academic and services needs. This includes establishing pathway programs to help students transition into degree-seeking status, provide appropriate immigration documentation to facilitate student matriculation and ensuring processes are consistent with Auburn University and federal government requirements.
• Serves as a Designated School Official ( DSO ) and Alternate Responsible Office ( ARO ) for Auburn University, interpreting and following the regulations governed by the Department of Homeland Security.
• Plans/executes international student events and programs, which includes orientation, employment workshops, travel validation events, scholar recognition events, etc.
• Provides international student enrollment reports internally and to the Federal government each semester. Monitors student and faculty travel to and from world areas of health concern and
  reports identified travel to EAMC, Student Medical Clinic and State Health authorities.
• May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of experience working in an international student & scholar services office to include advising or counseling international students, familiarity with processing immigration documents, and/or coordinating international student events and programs.
Requirements for Additional Job Levels
Level II: Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to position plus 4 years experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Level III : Bachelor’s degree in discipline appropriate to position plus 6 years experience. Experience must include at least 2 years at the preceding level or equivalent.
Must be a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident (federal immigration requirement)

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Must be a United States citizen or a legal permanent resident (federal immigration requirement).

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$37,900 - $72,200

Job Category

Academic Advising/Support

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

01/25/2023

Closing Date

02/09/2023

EEO Statement

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/34567
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please select how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.
   • LinkedIn
   • AcademicKeys
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversityJobs
   • HigherEdJobs
   • HERC (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • Indeed
   • RecruitMilitary
   • The Tuskegee News
   • Professional organization or journal
   • Veterans Assistance Services
   • Disability Assistance Services
   • State Employment Service
   • Social Media
   • AU Job Bulletin
   • Notified by an Auburn employee
   • College or university Career Services
   • I went to the AU Employment Website directly (www.auemployment.com)
   • Other
2. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have 1 year of experience working in an international student and scholar services office to include advising or counseling international students, familiarity with processing immigration documents, and/or coordinating international student events and programs?
   • Yes
   • No