C25-009 International Student Services Advisor (201434)

Central Connecticut State University invites applications for a full-time International Student Services Advisor position within the International Student and Scholar Services Office at the Center for International Education. We are seeking applicants who are passionate about international education and have a thorough understanding of immigration rules and regulations. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the cultural adjustments that international students and scholars experience when transitioning to Central and the United States. We are searching for applicant that will be enthusiastic about creating a welcoming and engaging environment for international students.

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About International Student and Scholar Services at the Center for International Education

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) office provides essential immigration and cultural adjustment advising to international students and scholars, helping them integrate into their new environment at Central and in the United States. Additionally, ISSS serves as a home away from home for all international students and scholars.

Position Profile

The International Student Services Advisor Serves as the Designated School Official (“DSO”) an Alternate Responsible Officer (“ARO”) under the direction of the Principal Designated School Official (“PDSO”) and/or Responsible Officer (“RO”), in the performance of an array of Federal immigration tasks including use and maintenance of records in SEVIS as well as the University’s ISSM database; completion of
Federal immigration forms and certifications and other reporting requirements; compliance with all United States Citizenship and Immigration Services laws, regulations as well as policies and procedures.
Other responsibilities include but not limited to are Conveys and/or prepares information for international students, faculty, and staff as well as visiting faculty and prospective international students and employment applicants regarding the University’s ISSS services as well as other resources and opportunities, including employment and other types of visas and Performs a range of tasks in records management including compliance, resolving routine issues that arise, audit, data entry, organization, maintenance, and reporting; resolves data discrepancies and data integrity issues and escalates complex issues.

Applicant Evaluative Criteria

Applicant profiles and supplementary materials will be evaluated for appointment based on the following:

Education

All applicants must possess bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Experience and Training:

• Three (3) years of professional experience in the administration, advising operations, programs and/or student service delivery within in a high school, college, or University’s ISSS program.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visas, experience working with SEVIS and knowledge of other visas as well as immigration related services.

Ideal

• Experience living or studying abroad.
• Current F-1 Designated School Official (DSO) designation
• Current J-1 Program Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) designation

Credentials and/or experience comparable to the above may also be considered.

NOTE:
Professional experience does not include student worker or student intern experience at the undergraduate level. Experience as a Graduate Assistant or Graduate Intern in a University or College International Education setting or its equivalent shall serve as relevant experience and training and be prorated appropriately.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Incumbent in this position must qualify for and maintain designation as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) as defined and amended by the United States Department of State, United States Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, respectively.
Additionally, incumbent in this position must obtain and maintain authorization to access and use the Student and Exchange Visitor Information system (SEVIS).
Must be a permanent resident or citizen of the United States.

To Apply

To begin the application process, select the apply button and electronically submit the following documents by March 24, 2025.

• Letter of interest addressing the qualifications for this position.
• Current Résumé
• Names of three current professional references with title, email addresses and telephone numbers.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Emailed, and mailed applications will not be accepted. Please redact any personally identifiable information (i.e., Social Security Number, date of birth, marital status, country of origin) from any documents submitted.

Inquiries may be sent to Reza Ghodsi, Search Committee Chair, at 860-832-1816 or ghodsi@ccsu.edu

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The International Student Services Advisor position is compensated at the Administrator III salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF) Collective Bargaining Union Agreement.

For more information

The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid vacation, personal, and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

For more detailed information

As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.