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Carnegie Mellon University
Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor - Office of International Education
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Carnegie Mellon University is hiring a Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor - Office of International Education. The role advises Carnegie Mellon's 8,000-plus international students and scholars on visa documents and immigration matters, keeping the records that federal law requires. The advisor works with other Office of International Education staff and with academic and administrative departments across the university on arrival coordination, program and policy development, and special projects.
Highlights
- Advise international students and scholars on their Carnegie Mellon visa documents as part of a shared advising caseload of more than 8,000 people.
- Provide immigration advising and keep precise records as federal law and university policy require.
- Coordinate with university departments before and after students and scholars arrive, and contribute to program development, policy development, advocacy, and special projects.
- Collaborate with Office of International Education colleagues and with academic and administrative units, including Enrollment Services.
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience, plus one to two years of experience in international student and scholar advising.
- Understanding of F and J non-immigrant regulations, their sensitive deadlines, and SEVIS, along with cross-cultural sensitivity and comfort presenting to large audiences.
- Master's degree and two to three years of advising experience are preferred, as is current knowledge of F, J, and H-1B regulations and SEVIS reporting requirements.
- US citizenship or lawful permanent residence is required, along with a successful pre-employment background check.
Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor - Office of International Education Full Description
The Office of International Education (OIE) invites applications for the position of Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor. We especially welcome qualified candidates, with experience in the field, who can contribute through their work/life experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.
US citizenship or lawful permanent residence is required in order to be considered for this position.
Core responsibilities include:
- Shared responsibilities for advising the 8,000+ international students and scholars on Carnegie Mellon visa documents.
- Performing duties focused on immigration-related matters, including immigration advising and precise record-keeping as required by federal law while following university policies and procedures.
- providing on-going coordination with university departments before and after student and scholar arrival, program development and implementation, policy development, advocacy, and special projects.
- collaborating closely with other OIE staff in addition to university colleagues in various units including academic and administrative departments, as well as with other units within Enrollment Services.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
You should demonstrate:
- Excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills, plus organization and keen attention to detail.
- Ability to work cooperatively and productively in a professional setting. Can initiate and lead, including big-picture perspective and implementation of detailed plans.
- Ability to work well with faculty, staff, and students throughout the university.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
- One to two years’ experience in international student/scholar advising.
- Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience, and comfort in presenting before a large audience.
- Understanding of F and J non-immigrant regulations and importance of sensitive deadlines, and knowledge of SEVIS
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in relevant educational discipline and two to three years’ experience in foreign student/scholar advising.
- Experience working, living, and/or studying abroad.
- Current knowledge of F, J and H-1B regulations, SEVIS functionality, reporting requirements, and Advisor duties.
- Experienced cross-cultural trainer and knowledge of Carnegie Mellon academic programs a plus.
Requirements:
- Successful pre-employment background check
- Must be legal US citizen or US legal permanent resident (green card holder)
Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.
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