International Student Advisor

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International Student Services (ISS) seeks one individual committed to inclusive international student advising. International Student Advisors work as a team to advise F and J visa holders and serve as Designated School Officials (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officers (ARO) to process immigration update requests consistent with federal regulations and UW-Madison policies. Each advisor is assigned a caseload and works closely with academic advisors and graduate program coordinators in their assigned School College or Department. This position will contribute to the ISS Policy Procedure and Practice Manual deliver immigration-related learning content for campus partners and students and support engagement efforts to foster a sense of belonging for international students.

The position will report to one of the Senior International Student Advisors and is an essential member of the Advising Team (11 staff) within the ISS office (25 staff). The Advising Team is responsible for educating and empowering international students through their immigration and co-curricular advising support for F and J students and their dependents periodic advising workshops and Lunch & Learn series and immigration paperwork processing. ISS serves over 7000 F/J nonimmigrant students and over 2000 alumni on post-completion employment authorization in addition to the J-1 student intern program and processing initial documents for admitted students. We utilize Terra Dotta ISSS batch software to maintain F/J international student compliance and communications.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Tasks:

• Advise a caseload of approximately 1000 international students via appointments drop-in advising Terra Dotta Information Request phone and email

• Support inclusive engagement and communication

• Provide support to campus departments represent ISS at meetings and collaborate for greater international student support and inclusion

• Educate campus partners to communicate nuances of immigration compliance and academic policy

• Process immigration document updates and requests for all F/J students

• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 students

• Proactively review and interpret immigration regulations and academic policies to advocate and implement compliant and inclusive advising practice

• Prepare and deliver multi-modal training and information sessions for students staff and campus partners

• Participate in regular ISS staff advising check-in meetings and IS Staff Dialogue Series

• Interprets and communicates student rights responsibilities and options related to specific requests and situations

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for international students promoting their contributions to diverse communities

• Prepares and delivers workshops for international students on topics related to visas immigration updates and employment authorization rules and regulations

• Prepares submits and processes complex immigration documentation for incoming current and former students

• Monitors regulations and activities to ensure institutional compliance with governmental agencies and institutional policies

• Advises on student visa issues through individual consultations and workshops across various mediums

Department:

International Student Services (ISS) International Division

Compensation:

$54500-$56000 depending on experience

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience solving complex problems in cross-cultural contexts
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and engagement opportunities for international students
• Demonstrated cross-cultural competency to educate and empower diverse audiences
• Demonstrated communication skills (written and verbal) for multilingual audiences
• Customer service in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated proficiency with technology tools
• Position requires proof of U.S. citizenship/legal permanent residence to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) per Department of Homeland Security.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of student leadership and identity development
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal immigration regulations for F and J non-immigrant students
• Previous Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) experience
• Experience with Terra Dotta ISSS software
• Experience with PeopleSoft Student Information System
• Experience living working or studying abroad
• Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English

Education:

Bachelors degree in international relations global education higher education or related field

How to Apply:

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Contact Information:

Please contact Kristine Schutte: with any questions.

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