International Student Advisor - Clark University

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). 
• Accurately maintain all aspects of international student immigration records and files in the Terra Dotta SEVIS batching and student record system 
• Maintain current and up-to date knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and policies 
• Advise international students regarding immigration and immigration related issues 
• Issue visa documents  
• Coordinate with other campus departments such as Graduate, Undergraduate Admission, Career Connections, and the Registrar to ensure a positive student experience from admissions through graduation  
• Coordinate student applications for work authorization 
• Participate in international student orientation sessions and other immigration related programming and workshops  
• Support the International Center with programming and student support initiatives
• Perform other related duties as assigned  

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to meet U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements for Designated School Officials 
• Bachelor's degree; Master's degree in higher education, international education, or another related field preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, detail-oriented, highly organized, able to balance priorities and take initiative, reliable and resourceful 
• High commitment to providing exceptional customer service  
• Demonstrated intercultural competency; commitment to student service and ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and university representatives from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong technical skills and analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to improve and develop office processes  
• A commitment to diversity, and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Clark's diverse communities 
• One to three years of work experience in immigration advising and immigration document processing or experience in an educational setting performing international student/scholar international student recruitment or international student admissions. Experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience in student information systems and SEVIS batching systems such as Terra Dotta or an expressed interest in learning those skills  

This is a Full-time position with excellent benefits, which include employee and family tuition benefits, 4 weeks' vacation, generous retirement plan, free use of campus fitness center and many more.

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

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