Immigration Counselor

Job Summary The Office of International Students and Scholars is seeking a highly motivated Immigration Counselor with interest and/or experience in U.S. higher education immigration compliance and international student support, advising, programming and intercultural learning. In this role, you will join a large, dynamic team of professionals that currently provide a wide range of immigration advising and support services for over 11,000 international students representing more than 130 countries around the globe, while also serving as a partner, collaborator, and resource to other units on campus and within the University community. As per Federal Regulation, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

What You'll Be Doing:

Providing advising to international students regarding regulatory/administrative issues such as maintenance of legal status while pursuing educational objectives in the United States Providing advice and guidance on travelling outside the United States, extensions/changes of status, and bringing family members into the United States Recommending and processing student work authorizations Preparing and processing official documents pertaining to incoming international students Communicating with academic units and community constituents regarding documents and details related to individual students and their dependents Supporting other campus units regarding regulatory requirements for assisting with the admission and ongoing support for students Assisting with Department of Homeland Security tracking and reporting requirements for international students; collecting and analyzing data; preparing scheduled and special reports; Maintaining program/project records and statistical information Facilitating the International Friendship and Host-A-Boiler programs by working with volunteer community hosts and interested students to form meaningful connections through intercultural engagement and intentional programming Assisting with International Student Services-sponsored programs, parent and family engagement, and community engagement initiatives Supporting the development and implementation of international student services and programs Performing or delegating clerical and administrative support tasks, including creation, and editing of correspondence Working and coordinating with team members, student employees, volunteers, and/or interns carrying out these responsibilities Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

Bachelor's degree 2 years of experience advising students in a professional setting Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills Strong problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated proficiency with computing, including Microsoft Windows 7 or higher navigation, the Microsoft Office suite of applications, web-based database software, and document management software Professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact productively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates Excellent time-management and organizational skills Strong leadership skills and/or experience teaching adult learners Valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license Occasional evening and weekend hours Nice to

Have:

Masters degree Knowledge of legal and governmental procedures and documentation requirements regarding the disposition of foreign nationals Knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and institutional responsibilities associated with non-immigrants Current knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to individuals holding non-immigrant visas Previous personal experiences abroad International Friendship/Host Family Program participation experience What We'd Like You to

Know:

To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position

FLSA:

Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

Retirement Eligibility:

Defined Contributions immediately Purdue University is an EO/EA University.