SENIOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOLAR ADVISOR (INTERNATIONAL SERVICES ADVISOR)

Company: Indiana University
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: October 10, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentINTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (UA-INTP-IUBLA)Department InformationAbout the Office of the Vice President for International Affairs (IU Global)The Vice President for International Affairs and the teams of staff in OVPIA's offices are the stewards of international activity across all campuses of Indiana University. We provide strategic leadership and advocacy for all international programs and projects and coordinate the resources necessary to sustain their growth. Our goal is to enable as many students, faculty, and staff as possible to pursue international and intercultural knowledge and experiences and to become engaged global citizens.Learn how OVPIA provides leadership and support for IU's international efforts.Within IU Global, the Office of International Services (OIS) is dedicated to helping international students and scholars achieve their goals. Our staff recruit, admit, and enroll international students from all over the world. We provide social and cultural programming and visa- and immigration-related advising among other assistance to all international students and scholars. Join our nationally recognized team and help us serve the amazing and incredibly diverse international population at IU.Read more about the Office of International ServicesJob SummaryDepartment-Specific ResponsibilitiesAdvises and educates IU hiring units across all IU campuses concerning visa options for prospective international faculty staff, and visitors (including B1/B2, H-1B, J-1 scholars, TN, E-3, and O-1 statuses) to ensure Indiana University remains in legal and regulatory compliance.Serves as government-approved Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the U.S. Department of State Exchange Visitor Program.General ResponsibilitiesInterprets 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.QualificationsCombinations 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.EDUCATIONRequiredBachelor's degree (preferably in related field)PreferredMaster's degreeWORK EXPERIENCERequired2 years of international advising/service experienceSKILLSRequiredProficient communication skillsMaintains a high degree of professionalismDemonstrates time management and priority setting skillsDemonstrates a high commitment to qualityPossesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environmentSeeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialtyHighly thorough and dependableDemonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressureWorking Conditions / DemandsThis 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 person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Additional InformationThe 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 in order to serve in this capacity, including but not limited to either holding US citizenship or lawful permanent residence.This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.Work LocationBloomington, IndianaThis position will initially be in-person during a probationary period but may be eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work) depending upon the work and needs of the department and is subject to change based on university policy and business needs.Advertised Salary$48,000 - $53,000 per yearBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:Multiple plan options for medical insuranceDental insuranceHealth Savings Account with generous IU contributionLife insurance, LTD, and AD&D optionsBase retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vestingAdditional supplemental retirement plan optionsTuition benefit for IU classes10 paid holidays per yearGenerous Paid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: CareerFLSA: ExemptJob Function: Legal, Safety, & ProtectionJob Family: Legal ComplianceClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis 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

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