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Senior Scholar Advisor (International Services Advisor)

Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

  • Advises and educates IU hiring units across all IU campuses on visa options for international faculty, staff, and visitors.
  • Covers Visa Types : B1 / B2, H-1B, J-1 scholars, TN, E-3, and O-1 statuses.
  • Ensures legal and regulatory compliance for Indiana University.
  • Serves as a government-approved Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program.

General Responsibilities

  • Interprets complex U.S. immigration laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and exercises professional judgment to advise and counsel Indiana University's international students, scholars, and / or staff on all aspects of their stay in the United States and at the university.
  • Develops and maintains personal and office staff expertise with U.S. laws and regulations governing international students, scholars, and / or staff.
  • Plans, develops, schedules, conducts, and evaluates programming designed to educate international students, scholars, and / or staff and other IU departments on current U.S. regulations governing international students, scholars, and / or staff.
  • Ensures the required information is reported to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in a timely manner and that necessary immigration documentation needed to maintain legal status of international students, scholars, and / or staff is adjudicated accurately and effectively.
  • Serves as liaison to local or state government agencies regarding issues related to international students, scholars, and / or staff.
  • Qualifications

    Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

    EDUCATION

    Required

  • Bachelor's degree (preferably in related field)
  • Preferred

  • Master's degree
  • WORK EXPERIENCE

    Required

  • 2 years of international advising / service experience
  • SKILLS

    Required

  • Proficient communication skills
  • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
  • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
  • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
  • Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
  • Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
  • Highly thorough and dependable
  • Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
  • Working Conditions / Demands

    This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The individual in this role must serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) authorized by the Department of State (DOS). All AROs must meet the requirements as stipulated by DOS to serve in this capacity, including but not limited to either holding US citizenship or lawful permanent residence. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

    Additional Information

    Sponsorship is not available for this position.

    For best consideration, please submit complete application materials by February 28, 2025.

    Work Location

    Bloomington, Indiana

    Ferguson International Center

    After an initial training period, this position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.

    Advertised Salary

    48,000 - $53,000 annually

    Benefits Overview

    For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :

  • Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
  • Health savings account with generous IU contributions
  • Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
  • Basic group life insurance paid by IU
  • Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
  • Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
  • Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
  • 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
  • Generous paid time off plans
  • Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

    Job Classification

    Career Level : Career

    FLSA : Exempt

    Job Function : Legal, Safety, & Protection

    Job Family : Legal Compliance

    Click here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.

    Posting Disclaimer

    This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

    If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

    Salary : $48,000 - $53,000

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