Temporary Immigration Advisor (DSO/ARO) - F-1/J-1

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); Hybrid; USD 31,685,000 - 35,818,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornell University’s Office of Global Learning is seeking a part-time Temporary Immigration Advisor to support F-1 and J-1 processing, including issuing I-20/DS-2019 and maintaining SEVIS/Sunapsis records. The role allows in-person, hybrid, or remote work with an ASAP start and a duration of approximately three to six months.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree with DSO/ARO experience and prior immigration document processing. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not offered.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with at least two years serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) is required.
• Experience with F-1 and/or J-1 immigration document processing and ability to interpret/apply federal regulations.
• Strong written, interpersonal, organizational, and computer skills; experience with database systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as DSO/ARO for the university's F-1 and J-1 programs, reviewing and signing immigration documents.
• Process and maintain Form I-20 and DS-2019, including initial issuance, reprints, extensions, amendments, and updates.
• Maintain immigration records in SEVIS and Sunapsis and resolve record discrepancies.
• Support initial student processing and status activation, monitoring records and coordinating with staff.

Skills

DSO/ARO experience

Immigration document processing

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Sunapsis

SEVIS

PeopleSoft

Job description

Cornell University’s Office of Global Learning is seeking a part-time Temporary Immigration Advisor to support F-1 and J-1 processing, including issuing I-20/DS-2019 and maintaining SEVIS/Sunapsis records. The role allows in-person, hybrid, or remote work with an ASAP start and a duration of approximately three to six months.

Applicants should have an Associate's degree with DSO/ARO experience and prior immigration document processing. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not offered.