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OISS Adviser

Employer
Yale University
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Salary
P-4 Grade
Closing date
Jul 24, 2022

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Specialty
Immigration
Knowledge Communities
International Student and Scholar Services
Position Type
Adviser / Advisor
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Temp-Permanent
Organization Type
College / University

We were recently able to add great new colleagues to our already strong student and scholar advising team due to retirement and promotions within our office. We are now looking to add one more colleague to our team as an OISS Adviser for 12 months. This is a fixed duration full-time position with the same responsibilities and benefits as a regular OISS Adviser. We are looking for a colleague who can quickly engage in immigration advising and work as part of a team to provide international student and scholar services. On-the-job training will be provided. A hybrid flexible schedule is possible. This position is suitable for both those interested in starting a career in international education and those who have previous experience in the field. The full job description can be found on the Careers at Yale website here (Requisition Number: 74357BR, posted 06/14/22). Review of applications will begin immediately. Feel free to contact ozan.say@yale.edu if you have any questions or would like to refer someone.

 

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) coordinates services and support for Yale’s over 6,000 international students, faculty, staff, and their dependents. OISS staff assist with issues related to employment, immigration, and personal and cultural adjustment, as well as serve as a source of general information about living at Yale and in New Haven. As Yale’s representative for immigration concerns, OISS helps students, faculty, and staff obtain and maintain legal nonimmigrant status in the United States.

The OISS Adviser works as part of a team to provide international student and scholar services in one or more functional areas of responsibility: student immigration advising, scholar immigration advising, institutional compliance requirements for DHS/SEVIS and the Department of State, as well as other support for the Yale international community. Serves as liaison to multiple Yale units and to various agencies of the federal government as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO.) Ensures that all activities and decisions are conducted in accordance with federal regulations and University policy. Applicants must have U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status to serve in the roles of DSO and ARO, per Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations.

 

Principal Responsibilities

 

  1. Provides advice and guidance primarily to the F-1 and J-1 international student and scholar communities with respect to the maintenance of legal immigration status and employability at the university and beyond (graduating students). Monitor, report, and establish work authorizations. Advise individuals as well as provide group presentations on student regulations and responsibilities. Serves as a resource to a school-based international student and/or scholar population, customizing services and regulatory compliance to meet needs specific to that unit. Serves as a DHS authorized Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer. Develops and maintains in-depth and current knowledge of U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations as relevant to the specific academic setting. Use this knowledge, to make recommendations for updates to current policies and guidelines. Works closely with student affairs and school-based staff, and/or administrative units, and scholar service offices throughout the university to ensure the needs of particular school populations are well-served by OISS services and programs. Creates and maintains relationships with students and faculty through good customer service, remaining approachable and knowledgeable. This can include providing general support for non-immigration-related issues, to support acclimation to a new community. Develops short- and long-term strategies for exemplary international student and scholar advising, including innovative use of technology, assessment, enhancement of current models, and deliverance of outstanding service. Cultivates a professional presence on campus and in the field through local and national partnerships and associations. Participates in regional and national international education conferences and meetings. Contributes to major projects and programs. Has primary responsibility for at least two major programs each semester which enrich the community or innovate an OISS business process. Innovate OISS business processes and maximize the potential of case management and software. May perform other duties as assigned.

 

 


Required Education and Experience

 

 

 

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years of experience in advising international students and scholars in an academic setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

 

 

Required Skills and Abilities:

 

 

 

  1. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team in a fast-paced and changing environment. Demonstrated intercultural skills and first-hand experience in a multicultural setting. Excellent interpersonal and written and oral communication skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, handle a high degree of detail, manage time and prioritize multiple projects. Proven ability to handle numerous projects and transactions accurately, consistently, and dependably. Strong computer literacy with proficiency in excel, data entry, data queries, and database maintenance. Proven experience working with qualitative and quantitative data, engaging in evidence-based analysis, and producing reports using OISS data. Masters in a relevant discipline. Exp w/ F-1 & J-1 regulations, as well as H-1B & other employment-based immigration categories. Exp w/ international students & scholar software programs (i.e. TDS, Sunapsis or ISSM) as well as w/ institutional databases, i.e. Banner. Exp living abroad; knowledge of a second language; &/or intercultural communication skills.

 

 

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