International Student Advisor

Available Title(s):

1481-YN_ADMINPRO – Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

International Student Advisor

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

Washington State University (WSU) International Programs enables every WSU student to graduate with a rich understanding of different cultures and nation by bringing international students and scholars to our campuses and sending students abroad to advance their studies. Within International Student and Scholar Services, we assist international students maintain their visa status and support them through their WSU journey as a student, and beyond.

The Opportunity:

As an International Student Advisor, you will help international students across the WSU system meet their educational and academic goals by providing holistic student counseling and advising regarding immigration and academic regulations. With a primary focus on F and J visa programs, you will be responsible for staying current on complex, ever-changing, immigration laws and regulations and directly applying that knowledge to extremely complex student and scholar cases with a high level of focus on legality and record maintenance.

You will serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F visas, and may serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J visas. As a DSO and ARO you will have legal responsibility and signature authority for institutional compliance with immigration requirements under federal law.

Utilizing your knowledge of immigration regulations and university policies, you will assist in developing unit policies and procedure and train students and University colleagues on immigration matters. You will also participate in cultural programming efforts for international students and the WSU international community.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in international studies, political science, counseling, education, or a related field and two (2) years of professional work experience in student services or related education/experience. A Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis.

• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.

• A Designated School Official (DSO) for SEVIS must be either a citizen or lawful permanent resident of the United States.

• Experience with common office software programs (Microsoft Office).

• Strong ability and skills in managing challenging or stressful circumstances meeting deadlines when handling multiple cases.

• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

• Strong interpersonal, cross-cultural, written and verbal communication skills, ability to establish professional relationships with international population and campus offices, and to speak in front of large groups.

• Excellent customer service skills and interpersonal skills; ability to interact with others in a warm, friendly and supportive manner, creating a climate of trust, consideration and mutual respect.

• Ability to work as a team as well as working independently.

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity.

• Understanding of how immigration and academics intersect.

• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships and solve complex problems to ensure immigration regulations are met.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international studies, college student personnel, or a related field.

• At least three (3) years of relevant professional work experience.

• Experience in a university international office.

• Experience working and/or living abroad.

• Experience working in SUNAPSIS case management system.

• Knowledge or proficiency of a foreign language.

Additional Information:

Area/College: International Programs

Department Name: International Student and Scholar Services

City, State, Zip: Pullman, Washington 99164

Department Link: International Programs tendersglobal.net International Student and Scholar Services

Monthly Salary: $3,949.76 tendersglobal.net In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.

Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Monday, March 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and list of three (3) Professional References to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• 3 Professional References

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .