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Immigration Counselor

Immigration Counselor

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, IN, United States
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Req Id : 38348

Job Title : Immigration Counselor

City : West Lafayette

Job 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.
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