International Scholar Advisor (7398U), Berkeley International Office - 47474 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit grow.berkeley.edu.

Departmental Overview

Our Mission

Berkeley International Office's mission is to enhance the academic experiences of international students and scholars by providing the highest levels of knowledge and expertise in advising, immigration services, advocacy, and programming to the UC Berkeley campus community. See our Strategic Plan for a full description of our strategic goals.

Our Core Values

• Understanding and helping people.
• Passion and enthusiasm for what we do.
• Excellence in everything we do.

Our Services

• Advising for nonimmigrant students, scholars, staff, and faculty.
• Visa document production for nonimmigrant students and scholars.
• Programs and workshops for students and scholars.
• Training and support for campus administrators and faculty.
• U.S. permanent resident petitions for international faculty.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: January 25, 2023

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the university in support of J-1 scholars.
• Analyze and interpret data for production of visa documents for scholars as needed.
• Provide support for scholar state and federal compliance.
• Utilize complex database systems to facilitate document production.
• Advise international scholars, employees, faculty and administrative staff on complex and sensitive immigration related matters, including decisions about appropriate immigration status options, maintenance of legal U.S. immigration status, and assistance in resolving individual employees' immigration-related problems.
• Advise departments on appropriate visa status for international visiting scholars and accompanying policies and procedures.
• Participate in department business process planning and execution.
• Design and deliver workshops and programs that support the international scholar community.

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures of system performance and the actions to improve performance.
• Ability in problem identification, reasoning.
• Ability to develop original ideas to solve problems.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Multicultural competencies; ability to work with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Training:

• Masters degree preferred in a related area.

Salary & Benefits

• This is a 100% full-time (40 hours per week), career position that is eligible for full UC benefits.
• This position is exempt and paid monthly.
• Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
• The budgeted salary that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $67,000.00 - $78,000.00.
• For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see the EEOC poster.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see the UC policy.



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