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International Student and Scholar Specialist

Employer
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Location
Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary
$43,000 minimum
Closing date
Sep 3, 2022

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Specialty
Global Affairs & Engagement, Immigration
Knowledge Communities
International Student and Scholar Services
Position Type
Specialist
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
College / University

Job Details

The International Student and Scholar Specialist delivers administrative and support services to international and visiting scholars pursuing academic or professional/research activities at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The person in this position is responsible for providing advising and support to the University community on matters related to valid immigration status, including H1-B visas and Legal Permanent Residency status. The Specialist will serve as a Designated School Official and as an Alternate Responsible Officer for UNL.

Minimum qualifications include:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a student services or related field plus 1 year of experience in an international student and/or scholar services role.
  • Knowledge of non-academic advising practices (cross-cultural, personal, counseling, immigration) to serve international students and scholars.
  • Ability to read, understand, interpret and explain immigration laws and regulations.
  • Must have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Must possess effective decision-making skills, exercise good judgment, accept responsibility, and perform duties in an atmosphere of team-like cooperation and which requires a high level of confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate complex information effectively required.
  • Demonstrated success in working and communicating effectively with individuals of diverse cultures and backgrounds essential.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident as required by federal regulations for Primary/Designated School Officials (PDSO/DSO) and Alternate/Responsible Officers (RO/ARO).

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Master’s degree in a student services or related field or equivalent experience in international education preferred.
  • Experience utilizing a database management system for international students and scholars (i.e. ISSM) desirable.
  • Familiarity with U.S. immigration laws and regulations helpful.
  • Familiarity with software programs such as the student information system, SAP and SUNAPSIS.
  • Knowledge of the University’s policies and procedures.

Criminal history background check will be conducted. Excellent benefits including staff/dependent scholarship program. Applicant review begins August 17. View requisition  S_220898 at http://employment.unl.edu to apply. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is an EO/AA employer and encourages minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Company

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln was chartered as a land-grant university on February 15, 1869, to create opportunity for the state of Nebraska. A proud member of the Big Ten Conference, the Big Ten Academic Alliance, and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), Nebraska is classified within the Carnegie “R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity” category. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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