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

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3438

Position Number

Position Number 72185

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR

Position Summary

The International Student Advisor position manages a case load of international student immigration requests and benefits using knowledge of related Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) regulations and independent judgement of their applicability; answers international student questions related to immigration, cultural adjustment, health insurance, finances and other relevant issues; contributes to planning and delivery of International Student Orientation and other international student programs on and off campus.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience working with international student populations in a higher educational environment; or previous experience living, working or studying abroad.
US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required per Department of Homeland Security regulations.
Ability to learn F-1 regulations and serve as a Designated School Official.
An understanding of the needs and concerns of international students and scholars.
Strong intercultural communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with event planning and/or student programming in a higher educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, International Education or related field.
One year of experience as an international student advisor and serving as a Designated School Official.
Competency in a foreign language.
Demonstrated ability to work with international student populations in a higher educational environment.
Experience creating programs and events to serve the needs of an international student community on campus.
Experience with social media and website maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advises students and scholars on maintaining their immigration status, cultural adjustment, personal issues, health insurance, and academic success.
Manages caseload of international student immigration requests and benefits.
Maintains accurate student and institutional records as per SEVIS requirements.
Contributes to planning International Student Orientation and other international student events and programs.
Advocates for international students on campus and throughout the community.
Stays up-to-date on federal regulations related to international students and scholars.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Employee Group

Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level 1

Pay Range

Pay Range $44,000 - $50,000

Division

Division Student Recruitment & Retention

Department

Department International Affairs & Graduate Recruitment

Position Status

Position Status Provisional

Position End Date

Position End Date 06/30/2025

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location

Location Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.
CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.
Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student‑athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid‑American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.
CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small‑town living with big‑city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.
Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city’s central location in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.
We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.
Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

CMU , an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex‐based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/ OCRIE).

CMU does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, including admission and employment, and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 not to discriminate in such a matter.

Inquiries about the application of Title IX can be made to CMU’s Title IX Coordinator, the US Department of Education’s Assistant Secretary, or both.

CMU’s Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:
Phone: [phone]
Office: 103 E. Preston St.
Bovee University Center, suite 306
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
Email: [e-mail]

Posting Ends

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you learn of this vacancy? Please indicate the specific source by title (i.e., CMU website, HigherEdJobs.com, Higher Education Recruitment Consortium, The Chronicle, specific professional association, specific list serv, etc.):

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you currently an internal employee of CMU according to the university's definition?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, to which employee group do you belong? (If not applicable, select "Not Applicable").
  • Not Applicable
  • Dispatcher
  • Medical Faculty
  • Office Professional
  • P&A, SO or Faculty
  • Police
  • Public Broadcasting
  • Sergeant
  • Service Maintenance
  • Supervisory/Technical
• * Do you have a Bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience working with international student populations in a higher educational environment; or previous experience living, working or studying abroad?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a US citizen or have Permanent Residency, which is required per the Department of Homeland Security regulations for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Recommendation Letters
• Other Document (1)

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