International Student & Scholar Advisor

University of Vermont, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Burlington, VERMONT
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Details


Advertising/Posting Title International Student & Scholar Advisor
Diversity Statement The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.
Posting Summary
Support international students and scholars during their time from the point of admission/invitation, through their studies and/or work experiences and during post-graduate work authorizations where applicable, to include advising on immigration requirements and how these may intersect with other aspects of their lives. Serve as general point of contact for students and scholars and supports them through direct advising, campus liaison work, and a range of programming. Maintain accurate immigration records for international students and scholars, including recording actions in SEVIS, maintaining internal databases, and processing student requests for actions on their immigration records. Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for UVM’s F-1 students. Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for UVM’s J-1 exchange visitors. Serves as member of the International Student, Scholar and Employee Services Team and reports to Associate Director of the Office of International Education. This position requires occasional evening and weekend work to meet our client’s needs.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional work experience in either: a US higher education administration setting, a position involving interpretation of US immigration regulations, OR a position involving substantial advising of individuals living away from their home country. Experience living or working abroad and/or substantive experience working with international populations in the United States. Experience in organizing programs and events. Ability to communicate effectively in individual advising and group presentations, including to non-native English speakers. Ability to communicate succinctly and clearly to distill complex issues in writing and in speaking. Ability to learn new computer applications required. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident per federal regulations to use SEVIS database. Demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity on US college campuses.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience advising international students on F-1 or J-1 federal immigration matters. Direct experience advising students at the post-secondary level. Foreign language abilities are highly desirable, as is experience working with individuals for whom English is not a native language. Coursework related to human development, cross-cultural communication, and other related areas desirable.
Other Information
Special Conditions A probationary period may be required, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Background Check required for this position
FLSA Exempt
Payband Max (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 68200.00
Payband Min (Represents full-time (12 months, 1.0 FTE) equivalent salary. Must be prorated for jobs less than 12 months or 1.0FTE (Salary/12 x # of months x FTE)) 35900.00
Staff Hiring Band
Union Position Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.


Job Open Date 01/24/2024
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled No

Position Information


Position Title Student Srvcs Professional
Posting Number S4874PO
Department International Educ Svcs Admin/30241
Position Number 00023486
Employee FTE 1.0
Employee Term 12

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