International Student Advisor (J1 Scholar Advisor)

Posting Details Posting Details Job Title International Student Advisor (J1 Scholar Advisor) Department VISA & IMMIGRATION SERV.
Position Number FP508A Location Norfolk, VA Job Summary This position will serve as an international student advisor for a portion of the F1 student population at Old Dominion University.
This position requires a high level of knowledge of immigration regulations, as well as the ability to serve as one of ten Designated School Officials (DSO) and one of five Alternate Responsible Officers (ARO) for the SEVIS immigration database.
In addition to in-person advising, this position will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and approving federal immigration documents for ensuring maintenance of status.
This position is also responsible for the document issuance, advising, and cultural programming for all J1 Research Scholars.
This position ensures insurance compliance for all F & J visa holders, and serves on ODU’s health insurance committee for contract procurement.
The position will also serve as backup for several other processes, including immigration presentations for students and departments, PCard purchasing, and H1B advising.
Position Type FullTime Type of Recruitment General Public Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in higher education administration, international affairs, intercultural communication, linguistics, public administration, or related field.
Considerable experience working with information management software, such as Banner, Peoplesoft, ISSM or TerraDotta.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working with diverse populations.
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications Experience working in a higher education setting.
Working knowledge of visa regulations for F1 and J1 non-immigrants.
Experience with advising individual students.
Experience with health insurance policy management.
Conditions of Employment U.
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citizen or U.
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lawful permanent resident status required in order to secure access to the U.
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Department of Homeland Security’s Student & Exchange Visitor Information System Job Open Date 12/20/2023 Open Until Filled No Application Review Date Job Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information Equity Statement Old Dominion University does not discriminate in admissions, treatment, employment or access to its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), political affiliation, veteran status, family medical and genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.
Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement.
Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges.
Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions.
ODU’s programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.
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