Washington State University
International Student and Scholar Advisor
Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, United States, 99163
International Student And Scholar Advisor
As the International Student and Scholar Advisor in International Programs, you will provide essential and critical holistic advising and support to prospective and current international students for all visa types. You will be responsible for providing senior level immigration advice to international students, and their families, as well as to all campus units. This position must stay up-to-date on complex immigration regulations, and University policies and procedures related to international students and effectively communicate information to those impacted. In this position, you will support the peer mentor program and provide education, training and outreach to international students, scholars, dependents and other stakeholders on and off-campus. Your role will be serving as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO), in this position you work as liaison with government agencies, organizations and various stakeholders, maintaining SEVIS and immigration compliance with federal reporting requirements. This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,250. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. US Citizen or Permanent Resident (SEVP eligibility for becoming a Designated School Office DSO). Knowledge and experience of SEVIS and government regulations related to international students, scholars and employees. Experience processing SEVIS/USCIS matters, working with international student case management systems, and common office software programs (Microsoft Office). Strong ability and skills in managing challenging or stressful circumstances, meeting deadlines when handling multiple cases. High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish professional relationships with international population and campus offices, and to speak in front of large groups. Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with others in a warm, friendly and supportive manner, creating a climate of trust, consideration and mutual respect. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a university international office. Experience working and/or living abroad. Experience working on SUNAPSIS case management system. Knowledge or proficiency of a foreign language. Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu . In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.
As the International Student and Scholar Advisor in International Programs, you will provide essential and critical holistic advising and support to prospective and current international students for all visa types. You will be responsible for providing senior level immigration advice to international students, and their families, as well as to all campus units. This position must stay up-to-date on complex immigration regulations, and University policies and procedures related to international students and effectively communicate information to those impacted. In this position, you will support the peer mentor program and provide education, training and outreach to international students, scholars, dependents and other stakeholders on and off-campus. Your role will be serving as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO), in this position you work as liaison with government agencies, organizations and various stakeholders, maintaining SEVIS and immigration compliance with federal reporting requirements. This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,750.85 - $4,250. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. Required Qualifications: Positions require a Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. US Citizen or Permanent Resident (SEVP eligibility for becoming a Designated School Office DSO). Knowledge and experience of SEVIS and government regulations related to international students, scholars and employees. Experience processing SEVIS/USCIS matters, working with international student case management systems, and common office software programs (Microsoft Office). Strong ability and skills in managing challenging or stressful circumstances, meeting deadlines when handling multiple cases. High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish professional relationships with international population and campus offices, and to speak in front of large groups. Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with others in a warm, friendly and supportive manner, creating a climate of trust, consideration and mutual respect. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a university international office. Experience working and/or living abroad. Experience working on SUNAPSIS case management system. Knowledge or proficiency of a foreign language. Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or
hrs@wsu.edu . In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.