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Posting Summary:
The Office of International Students and Scholars at Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a Part Time International Student Advisor who will provide immigration advisement and support services to international students.

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The Part Time International Student Adviser serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) to deliver immigration advisement and documentation services to the international student community at Teachers College (TC).
The incumbent will advise both continuing and incoming F and J students on compliance with immigration regulations. Additionally, they will review and maintain database for F and J record holders as required by federal regulations. The Part Time International Student Adviser may facilitate workshops pertaining to F and J regulatory sessions. Advising and workshops are offered in a hybrid environment.

This position is temporary and will run from August 2023 to February 2024. There will be no extension for this role.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student Documentation Processing 

• Serve as Designated School Official for F-1 students and Alternate Responsible Officer for the J-1 exchange visitor program to ensure university compliance with DHS, USCIS, and DoS
• Maintain student records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) following all applicable rules and regulations
• Review, process and generate documentation requests from international students
• Monitor and maintain international student records in SUNAPSIS while actively enrolled at the school and during post-graduation activities such as optional practical training and academic training

Student Advising & Support

• Provide immigration advising and support services for continuing international students in degree and non-degree seeking graduate programs
• Advise prospective and admitted international students on pre-arrival immigration-related matters and check-in services
• Ensure information related to international students is clearly and promptly disseminated
• Assist international students with applications and procedures to remain in status
• Serve as liaison between student, faculty, and staff regarding personal and academic concerns as it relates to their immigration status

Programming

• Participate in the delivery of orientation and programming activities for international students
• Make referrals to and work cooperatively with other campus based resources
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
• Knowledge of F-1 and J-1 student immigration regulations
• Demonstrated sensitivity and ability to navigate cross-cultural environments
• Experience working with international students or clients
• Due to federal database access requirements, applicant must be US citizen or US permanent resident

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience administering and advising F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations as DSO/ARO in a higher education setting
• Experience with Banner, SEVIS, and Sunapsis
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong computer literacy

Salary Range:

$20-$25 / hr

Work Modality:

Hybrid

About Teachers College, Columbia University

Teachers College, Columbia University, is the oldest and largest graduate school of education in the United States, and also perennially ranked among the nation's best. Its name notwithstanding, the College is committed to a vision of education writ large, encompassing our four core areas of expertise: health, education, leadership and psychology.

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