International Student Advisor

4 weeks ago


Amherst, Massachusetts, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

The International Student and Scholar Advisor provides advanced immigration advice and support to international students, scholars, and employees who are under UMass Amherst immigration sponsorship and provides critical support to the overall mission of the International Programs Office.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advises UMass Amherst international students, international scholars, and employees on policies and procedures related to non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
  • Processes and maintains appropriate documentation for obtaining J-1, F-1, and H-1B visa status for international students and scholars and their dependents, as needed.
  • Ensures adherence to UMass Amherst campus, UMass system compliance, and Federal immigration guidelines for the sponsorship of non-immigrant visas.
  • Serves as liaison with government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to facilitate initial immigration sponsorship and maintenance of status for all international students, scholars, and employees under UMass Amherst immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree and more than two (2) years' experience working in an educational setting as an advisor or program administrator.
  • Demonstrated interest in immigration policy and/or working with a highly diverse international clientele.
  • Ability to multitask, meet urgent deadlines, and adapt to changing demands and priorities.
  • Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational, record-keeping, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as contribute and collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  • Ability to work efficiently with computer and data systems.


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