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Purdue University is hiring an International Student Advisor. The role involves providing immigration advising and support to over 13,000 international students, managing compliance with U.S. immigration regulations, coordinating documents, and collaborating with campus units to support international student services.

Highlights

Advise international students on maintaining legal status, travel, work authorizations, and family sponsorship
Prepare and process immigration-related documents and reports
Support compliance with Department of Homeland Security tracking and reporting
Maintain database compatibility with regulatory software and analyze data
Assist in coordinating new student check-in, orientation, and engagement programs
Use Microsoft Office, web-based databases, and document management software proficiently
Require bachelor's degree and 2 years of professional student advising experience
Occasional evening and weekend work required
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status mandatory due to federal regulations
Three vacancies available; background check required; position is exempt and not eligible for overtime

Immigration Counselor Full Description

Job Summary

The Office of International Student Services is seeking a highly motivated candidate with interest and/or experience in U.S. higher education immigration compliance and international student support and advising. The successful candidate will join a large, dynamic team of professionals that currently provide a wide range of immigration advising and support services for over 13,000 international students representing more than 130 countries around the globe, while also serving as a partner, collaborator, and resource to other units on campus and within the University community.

As per Federal Regulation, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing advising to international students regarding regulatory/administrative issues such as maintenance of legal status while pursuing educational objectives in the United States
Providing advice and guidance on travelling outside the US, extensions/changes of status, and bringing family members into the United States
Recommending and processing student work authorizations
Preparing and processing official documents pertaining to incoming international students
Communicating with academic units and community constituents regarding documents and details related to individual students and their dependents
Supporting other campus units regarding regulatory requirements for assisting with the admission and ongoing support for students
Assisting with Department of Homeland Security tracking and reporting requirements for international students
Ensuring database compatibility with internal and external regulatory software
Collecting and analyzing data
Preparing scheduled and special reports
Maintaining program/project records and statistical information
Providing administrative support in the development and implementation of international student services and programs including assisting in the coordination of new student check-in and orientation programs and ongoing initiatives with programming and engagement activities
Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree
2 years of experience advising students in a professional setting
Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with computing, including Microsoft Windows 7 or higher navigation, the Microsoft Office suite of applications, web-based database software, and document management software
Professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact productively with supervisors, peers and subordinates
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Strong leadership skills and/or experience teaching adult learners
Occasional evening and weekend hours

Nice to Have:

Masters degree
Experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities
Knowledge of legal and governmental procedures and documentation requirements regarding the disposition of foreign nationals
Knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and institutional responsibilities associated with non-immigrants
Current knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to individuals holding non-immigrant visas

What We'd Like You to Know:

This posting represents 3 vacancies
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

Original Job Description

Job Summary

As per Federal Regulation, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing advising to international students regarding regulatory/administrative issues such as maintenance of legal status while pursuing educational objectives in the United States
Providing advice and guidance on travelling outside the US, extensions/changes of status, and bringing family members into the United States
Recommending and processing student work authorizations
Preparing and processing official documents pertaining to incoming international students
Communicating with academic units and community constituents regarding documents and details related to individual students and their dependents
Supporting other campus units regarding regulatory requirements for assisting with the admission and ongoing support for students
Assisting with Department of Homeland Security tracking and reporting requirements for international students
Ensuring database compatibility with internal and external regulatory software
Collecting and analyzing data
Preparing scheduled and special reports
Maintaining program/project records and statistical information
Providing administrative support in the development and implementation of international student services and programs including assisting in the coordination of new student check-in and orientation programs and ongoing initiatives with programming and engagement activities
Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree
2 years of experience advising students in a professional setting
Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
Strong problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency with computing, including Microsoft Windows 7 or higher navigation, the Microsoft Office suite of applications, web-based database software, and document management software
Professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact productively with supervisors, peers and subordinates
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Strong leadership skills and/or experience teaching adult learners
Occasional evening and weekend hours

Nice to Have:

Masters degree
Experience directly related to the job duties and responsibilities
Knowledge of legal and governmental procedures and documentation requirements regarding the disposition of foreign nationals
Knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and institutional responsibilities associated with non-immigrants
Current knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to individuals holding non-immigrant visas

What We'd Like You to Know:

This posting represents 3 vacancies
To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.

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