Immigration & International Student Advisor

CMU; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking an International Student Advisor to manage a caseload of immigration requests and benefits, applying DHS regulations with independent judgment; answers questions on immigration, cultural adjustment, health insurance, finances and related issues; contributes to planning and delivery of International Student Orientation and other international student programs on and off campus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with international student populations in higher education preferred.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required by DHS regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advises students and scholars on maintaining immigration status and related issues.
• Manages caseload of international student immigration requests and benefits.
• Maintains accurate SEVIS records and supports International Student Orientation and events.
• Advocates for international students on campus and in the community.
• Keeps current on federal regulations related to international students and scholars.

Skills

Intercultural communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Prioritize workload

Student programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Central Michigan University is seeking an International Student Advisor to manage a caseload of immigration requests and benefits, applying DHS regulations with independent judgment; answers questions on immigration, cultural adjustment, health insurance, finances and related issues; contributes to planning and delivery of International Student Orientation and other international student programs on and off campus.