Immigration Counselor

The Immigration Counselor is highly motivated with interest and/or experience in U.S. higher education immigration compliance and international student support and advising.  The successful candidate will join a large, dynamic team of professionals that currently provide a wide range of immigration advising and support services for over 13,000 international students representing more than 130 countries around the globe, while also serving as a partner, collaborator, and resource to other units on campus and within the University community.

This is a hybrid position requiring the successful candidate to be physically located at the Purdue University in Indianapolis location 2-3 days per week with occasional trips to the West Lafayette campus.

• Provide advising to international students regarding regulatory/administrative issues such as maintenance of legal status while pursuing educational objectives in the United States
• Provide advice and guidance on travelling outside the US, extensions/changes of status, and bringing family members into the United States
• Recommend and process student work authorizations
• Prepare and process official documents pertaining to incoming international students
• Communicate with academic units and community constituents regarding documents and details related to individual students and their dependents
• Support other campus units regarding regulatory requirements for assisting with the admission and ongoing support for students
• Assist with Department of Homeland Security tracking and reporting requirements for international students; ensure database compatibility with internal and external regulatory software
• Collect and analyze data; prepares scheduled and special reports
• Maintain program/project records and statistical information
• Provide administrative support in the development and implementation of international student services and programs including assisting in the coordination of new student check-in and orientation programs and ongoing initiatives with programming and engagement activities
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of experience advising students in a professional setting
• In lieu of degree consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required experience (Associate's degree + 4 years of experience; HS/GED + 6 years of experience)
• Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computing, including Microsoft Windows 7 or higher navigation, the Microsoft Office suite of applications, web-based database software, and document management software
• Professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact productively with supervisors, peers and subordinates
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and/or experience teaching adult learners
• Occasional evening and weekend hours

• Master's degree
• Experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities
• Knowledge of legal and governmental procedures and documentation requirements regarding the disposition of foreign nationals
• Knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and institutional responsibilities associated with non-immigrants
• Current knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to individuals holding non-immigrant visas

• As per Federal Regulation, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary, https://bit.ly/3sHGbls
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A Background Check is required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions Waiting Period
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply