International Student and Scholar Advisor

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Fort Collins, COLORADO
Deadline: 09 Oct 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title International Student and Scholar Advisor
Position Location Fort Collins, CO
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202201501AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $44,000-$45,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 12/05/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/09/2022
Description of Work Unit
International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is one of several units within International Programs and fosters the education and development of nearly 1,500 international students, scholars and faculty from over 100 countries, to enable them to achieve their academic, professional and personal goals and objectives. ISSS staff provide advice, counseling and advocacy on immigration, cultural, financial, academic and personal concerns, and make appropriate referrals when necessary. Immigration services include immigration documentation and advising to nonimmigrant visa bearers at Colorado State University, as well as permanent residency processing for individuals in positions of permanent employment with the University. ISSS also supports a campus environment conducive to international education and intercultural awareness via educational, social and cross-cultural programs for students, faculty, staff and community.
Colorado State University is a premier public research university established as the land-grant institution for the State of Colorado in 1870. CSU is committed to excellence, setting the standard for public research universities in education, research and outreach for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world. The campus culture is driven by a desire always to do better and a vision to be the best place to learn, work, and discover.
Colorado State’s principles of community – inclusion, integrity, respect, service, and social justice – reflect our core values and support CSU’s mission and vision of access, research, teaching, service, and engagement. Each member of our community has a responsibility to uphold these principles when engaging with one another and acting on behalf of the University.
Colorado State University is recognized in national rankings and is the school of choice for Colorado students, with a longstanding legacy of attracting the best and brightest nationally and internationally. The University has eight colleges and resident student enrollment is approximately 33,000. As a premier land-grant University for the 21st century, CSU is addressing and solving the great global challenges of our time.
CSU is located in the city of Fort Collins, a dynamic community with a population of over 160,000. Situated 65 miles north of Denver at the western edge of the Great Plains and at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins is a gateway to world-class skiing, hiking, fishing, climbing, and biking, and has an average of 300 days of sunshine per year. Colorado has earned a worldwide reputation as an area that offers an unparalleled lifestyle, and Fort Collins represents the very best of Colorado.
Position Summary
The ISSS Advisor is responsible for providing international student support in the form of individual and group student advising before, during and after pursuing/completing a degree at CSU. The position supports international students and scholars in achieving their academic, professional and personal goals and objectives while at the University. The ISSS Advisor will learn F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations as well as University policies, procedures, and support systems in order to provide excellent services, advice, counseling, advocacy, and referrals related to immigration, cultural, financial, academic, and personal concerns. The ISSS Advisor also serves on committees and supports a variety of office programs and activities. This is a full-time administrative professional position based in Fort Collins and reports to the Assistant Director for International Student Services. The position works predominantly in person on the CSU campus, with the potential for some flexibility in work arrangements.
Required Job Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts, education, business, science, public administration, international/intercultural studies, or a related field
2. Demonstrated interest in student engagement and international education
3. Ability to interpret government regulatory language
4. Experience working in an office setting
5. Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with a wide range of people, including culturally diverse communities
6. U.S. citizen or permanent resident status in order to serve as a Designated School Official for F-1 visa purposes and as an Alternate Responsible Officer for the Exchange Visitor Program.
Preferred Job Qualifications
1. Strong commitment to the principles of diversity, inclusion and equal access
2. Demonstrated experience and training with federal immigration rules applying to F-1 and J-1 students and scholars
3. Ability to think analytically and creatively
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate with students in one or more languages in addition to English
5. Experience living, studying or working across cultures or within an international setting
6. Strong computer skills, including experience in database applications
7. Experience or training in intercultural relations and adjustment
8. Experience with university academic and administrative policies and procedures
9. Capable of handling confidential matters with discretion and maintaining scrupulous attention to detail.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Student Advising
Duty/Responsibility
  • Advise international students on a variety of immigration matters, including maintaining legal immigration status, navigating CSU systems to maximize their University experience, document processing and cross cultural adjustment. This requires thorough knowledge of federal immigration regulations, statutes, and operating procedures of various government agencies including the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security.
  • Advise students, faculty, staff and parents on Colorado State University administrative policies and procedures as related to international students.
  • Participate in two to three diversity and inclusive advising trainings annually.
Percentage Of Time 60%
Job Duty Category Immigration Responsibilities
Duty/Responsibility
  • Serve as a Designated School Official for the F-1 student program of the Department of Homeland Security and Alternate Responsible Officer for the Department of State J-1 visa program; evaluate student immigration benefit applications and issue immigration documents for international students.
  • Stay up-to-date and fluent in immigration regulations.
  • Maintain relevant records, reports and statistics of foreign nationals working and studying at the University.
Percentage Of Time 25%
Job Duty Category Programming
Duty/Responsibility
  • Contribute ideas and support on programming and activities that will help create a sense of belonging for international students at CSU.
  • Participate, along with the ISSS Programming Team, in the implementation of New International Student Orientation sessions and activities.
  • Help the ISSS Programming Team and the Fort Collins International Center in carrying out events, such as the Friday Afternoon Club, Weekend in the Mountains, excursions, outdoor activities, game nights, etc.
  • Assist the ISSS Retention Team with evolving and ongoing efforts to improve international student retention through outreach, support and activities.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Job Duty Category Service
Duty/Responsibility
  • Participate in a committee, task force or work group outside of normal daily responsibilities, or hold a relevant professional association leadership position, to contribute to OIP, CSU or the field of international education.
Percentage Of Time 5%

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload a cover letter and resume that address both the required and preferred qualifications. Be sure to include dates (month and year) for relevant experience, including international experience. Please also submit the names and contact information for three professional references.
References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search Contact Amy Samar; [email protected]
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, [email protected] .
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, [email protected] .
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education .
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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