International Student and Scholar Advisor Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: May 29, 2025 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1481-YN_ADMINPRO – Student Services Coordinator/Advisor 1

Business Title:

International Student and Scholar Advisor Employee Type:

Admin.

Professional Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the International Student and Scholar Advisor, you will provide essential and critical student and scholar immigration counseling and holistic support to continuing international students to ensure maintenance of immigration records and appropriate lawful status. In this position, you will often intersect between immigration regulations, academic regulations and holistic counseling/support to help students and scholars meet their professional, educational, and academic goals, with a primary focus on F and to a lesser extent J visa programs. You will also be responsible for providing specialized immigration advice for international students and campus offices across the WSU system at all study plan levels. In this position, you must stay up-to-date on complex, and currently ever-changing, immigration regulations and directly apply them to extremely complex student and scholar cases with a high level of focus on legality and record maintenance. In addition, you must be familiar with University academic and other policies and procedures related to international students as well as their dependents. Your responsibilities will include monitoring compliance with federal immigration regulations in alignment with applicable university policies, reviewing and assisting with the development of unit procedures and methodologies; explaining applicable policies, state and federal laws and regulations to international students, monitoring and updating the office case management system (SUNAPSIS) (this is a paperless office), tracking immigration status for students; training students and University colleagues on immigration matters, educating students on their visa status, how to maintain lawful status, and the consequences for falling out of status, presenting and assisting with cultural programming efforts for international students and the WSU international community. You will also serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F visas, and may serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J visas. As DSO and ARO, you will have legal responsibility and signature authority for institutional compliance with immigration requirements under federal law. Additionally, you will work as a liaison with government agencies, organizations and various stakeholders, maintaining compliance with federal immigration reporting requirements in SEVIS and elsewhere. In this position, you are required to have knowledge of federal regulations governing F and J visa status.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$3,750.85 – $4,500 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications 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.

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, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of relevant 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 (e.g. 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in international studies, political science, counseling, education or a related field. Master’s degree in international studies, college student personnel, or a related field. Understanding of how immigration and academics intersect. One (1) year or more of previous Designated School Official (DSO) experience. Experience in a university international office. Experience working and/or living abroad. Experience working on

SUNAPSIS

case management system. Knowledge or proficiency of a foreign language.

About Department/Area:

International Programs – International Student Services Webpage International Student and Scholar Services at Washington State University is dedicated to supporting international students and scholars throughout their WSU journey. We provide comprehensive services, including visa status maintenance, language and learning support, events and programs. Our friendly staff is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, ensuring that every student feels at home at WSU.

Area/College:

International Programs Department Name:

International Student and Scholar Services Location:

Pullman, WA, 99164

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements. 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application. Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible. Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities. 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 hrs@wsu.edu. Notice of Non-Discrimination In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/ WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver. Additionally, research centers are located throughout the state, extension offices are located in every county in Washington, and online degree programs are offered worldwide. WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research that serves the state, nation, and world. With a focus on innovation, excellence, and accountability, continual enhancement of research and educational endeavors are at the core of WSU’s strategic priorities. See here for additional information about WSU’s statewide locations. View the HRS Benefits website for details on competitive benefits available. In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract. Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, or both. More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://ccr.wsu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/