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Job Description

The International Student and Scholar Advisor serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) within the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) unit and is responsible for advising international students and scholars on immigration-related issues.

Training in F/J visa advising will be provided to new professionals.

Additional Information
https://internationalengagement.illinoisstate.edu/

University Benefit Highlights:

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
Paid vacation and sick time
Retirement and supplemental retirement
For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/

Qualifications

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree conferred prior to position start date
One year (12 months) of relevant training and/or work experience.
Note: Master's or equivalent degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for this experience. Master’s degree must be conferred prior to start date.
Demonstrated evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact in a culturally inclusive and respectful manner.
Keen attention to detail with demonstrated evidence of the ability to consistently achieve thoroughness and accuracy when completing tasks.
Ability to meet Designated School Official (DSO) requirements, as federally regulated by the Department of Homeland Security. To view qualifications for a Designated School Official (DSO), please see Department of Homeland Security website located at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/designated-school-official.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to research, analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex information from a variety of sources.
Excellent computer skills.
Experience with Terra Dotta (ISSS Student software) and PeopleSoft or similar campus database system(s).
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to independently set priorities, coordinate, and complete a variety of competing tasks within established deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with interdependent workflows.
Ability to handle sensitive information and data, use proper discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to work with faculty, administrators, admissions staff, students, and individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Salary

$44,000 - $46,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefit package

Links

ISU Jobs Website

Contact Information

University/Agency	Illinois State University
Department/College	Human Resources
Contact	Kira Shelton
Phone Number	309-438-8311
Address
Comments	Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered. College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below. To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline. Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled. Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.