International Student Advisor - Immigration

97473BR

Campus: Tempe

International Std Advise - Imm

Job Description

As a member of the ISSC International Student Advising team, this position is responsible for providing immigration advising and support services for the international student population at ASU of approximately 11,000 students.

Job Family

Counseling & Development

Department Name

International Students Scholar

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$42,000-$45,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

02-January-2024

Essential Duties

• Interprets immigration regulations for F and J non-immigrant status.
• Provides immigration advisement to F1 and J1 students and serves as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
• Monitors regulatory updates and apply necessary changes to operations, forms and advisement to maintain compliance.
• Reviews and approve immigration benefits eligibility and analyze daily monitoring of SEVIS reportable items utilizing FSA Atlas software.
• Oversees the maintenance of student files to ensure accurate record keeping, including creating new immigration files in a timely manner, purging and archiving of inactive records, and maintaining consistency of FSA Atlas, SIS, Affiliate and SEVIS records.
• Interfaces with Department of Homeland Security including Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), along with various units of Department of State and work with other DSO/ARO to ensure consistent protocol regarding policies and procedures.
• Responds to communications related to immigration processes and transactions from academic units, students, government agencies and the community at large.
• Develops workshops and information sessions regarding international issues for University students, faculty and staff, in collaboration with various International Student Advisors.
• Coordinates the assessment efforts in the immigration area of the ISO.
• Supervises the Document Specialist.
• Assists Associate Director and/or other Educational Development management staff with special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND one (1) year immigration advising;  OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident for certification as Designated School Official.

Desired Qualifications

Background in international education or previous DSO experience preferred

Working Environment

This position will be assisting the International Students and Scholars Center in Student Business Services building on the Tempe Campus.

Activities are primarily performed in-person in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting.

Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer and copier. Involves at times bending, reaching, and lifting up to 20 pounds.

Department Statement

The International Students and Scholars Center is one of several departments comprising the Division of Enrollment Services which utilizes a variety of strategies to enroll and support a diverse student population representative of Arizona State University’s vision.

The International Students and Scholars Center is comprised of a staff of trained experts, versed in the details and requirements of academic and employment-based programs, who provide visa and immigration advice and support to visiting students and scholars. These services include oversight of visa programs, planning and coordinating orientations for the international students, and assisting with visa and immigration for new students, staff, and scholars.

Arizona State University currently enrolls over 11,000 international students from around 130 countries and each year hosts nearly 700 international faculty and scholars. The office working collaboratively with academic and administrative units implements a shared institutional vision of expanded international study, global awareness and comprehensive internationalization to enhance the overall experience of international students and scholars at ASU.

ASU offers an array of employee benefits, including reduced tuition for employees, their spouses and dependents; competitive rates for health and life benefits; a wellness program; disability and leaves program (vacation, sick, and family); paid holidays; and retirement programs. Visit https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-benefits for further details, as well as https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-application to view ASU President Crow’s video on what ASU has to offer employees.

Mission
A globally minded team providing comprehensive support, advisement and advocacy for ASU international students, scholars and faculty, while maintaining the highest standard of integrity and immigration compliance to ensure that ASU continues to be a top choice for the international academic community.

Vision
To fashion an international campus environment that welcomes and supports citizens from around the world, who are then inspired to create, collaborate, and catalyze the community around common values that synthesize new opportunities to transform global citizenship.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.