Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs)

Posting Number SF01978

Job Title Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs)

Position Number 109656

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union PSA/NEA – Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $58,000 – $62,000

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension 

Contact Email 

Physical Demands 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingency Notes 

Job Description Summary 

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 3, 2025. Applications received after April 3, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston and New York City.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the supervision of the Director, provide advising services to international students and scholars with F/J non-immigrant status on immigration and employment regulations, university resources and personal/cultural matters. Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).

Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Advise, counsel, and assist F-1 students, J-1 students, and J-1 scholars to ensure maintenance of their non-immigrant status, employment authorization, U.S. culture, academic, social, personal adjustment, etc.

Create, update, and maintain student and scholar records in SEVIS to include reportable events as required by federal regulations.

Advise students on logistical matters including obtaining a social security number and applying for a U.S. driver’s license/state ID.

Maintain up to date knowledge of federal regulations, SEVIS procedures, university academic policies and procedures to provide timely and comprehensive advising.

Liaise with relevant government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the Department of State (DOS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding student requests, data fixes, and travel.

Design and/or deliver regulatory workshops for international students, scholars, and relevant colleagues.

Communicate with academic and co-op/career advisors to support comprehensive international student advising.

Collaborate with university academic services and programming support team on orientation programming as it pertains to immigration compliance and the initial review of F and J regulations with new students.

Cross train and coordinate with the International Enrollment Management team to develop and implement a comprehensive student onboarding support strategy for international students.

Serve within the emergency phone on-call rotation.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, and word processing, database management software and spreadsheet software.

Required QualificationsREQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of one years’ experience as a DSO/ARO working directly with SEVIS to process documentation, maintain records and comply with regulatory reporting requirements.

3. Must have U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency which are required to be a DSO/ARO.

4. Demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 regulations.

5. Demonstrated professional experience working with international student (and scholar) populations throughout all parts of the international student experience (pre-arrival, enrollment, post-completion employment).

6. Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

7. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.

8. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

9. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

10. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED:

1. Master’s degree.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with immigration regulations pertaining to H1-B, Permanent Residence, TN, E-3, O-1, B1/B2.

3. Demonstrated familiarity with Peoplesoft and Sunapsis.

4. Previous or current participation in NAFSA: Association of International Educators.

5. Demonstrated study/work abroad or other living experience overseas.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental ConditionsThe incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 03/13/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Staff Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Postinghttps://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14870

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