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Senior International Student and Scholar Advocate
The Senior International Student and Scholar Advocate works under the supervision of the OISS Director to assist international students and scholars through advising advocacy outreach and support. This position works with complex and time-intensive cases developing and implementing individualized interventions with approval from the OISS Director. The Senior International Student and Scholar Advocate develops and implements programs for preventative measures to support academic success and other student success initiatives. The Senior International Student and Scholar Advocate collaborates closely with other units on campus and serves on several university committees including the university wide care and intervention team. This position assists the OISS Director in responding to crisis situations and may require occasional work outside the normal business hours including local travel as needed and requested by the Director
Hybrid work statement: OISS is currently operating under a hybrid modality structure with staff working three days in person and two days remotely. This structure is subject to change at any time.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work in International Education and Guidance Counseling with relevant course work in English a foreign language and/or international studies; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in academic counseling a familiarity with immigration regulations and proficiency in a foreign language; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
US Permanent Resident or US Citizen is required in order to serve as a Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Demonstrated experience in dealing with issues related to international students especially regarding student adjustment academic success financial and health insurance issues; experience as a Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer; experience conducting interventions and outreach to an international student population; proficiency in a second language; experience presenting seminars and workshops
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
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STANDARD 8-5
Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Required Experience:
Intern
Full-Time