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International Scholar Advising Specialist (Hybrid)

Employer
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Location
Champaign, Illinois
Salary
Salary is commensurate with experience.
Closing date
Apr 20, 2023

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

Job Details

International Scholar Advising Specialist (Hybrid)
International Student and Scholar Services
Illinois International
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Illinois is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. We serve the state, the nation, and the world by creating knowledge, preparing students for lives of impact, and addressing critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge. Illinois is the place where we embrace difference. We embrace it because we value it. Illinois is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community.

International Student and Scholar Services is committed to providing culturally sensitive services of the highest quality. We strive to create an environment that is conducive to a successful educational, personal, and professional experience. We serve our international population and campus units through advising, immigration services, programming, advocacy, and outreach. It is our pleasure to serve our 15,000 international students and scholars at the University.  Learn more about Illinois International.

Primary Position Function/Summary:

Provide advising support to international faculty, staff, and scholars and their host/employing departments on matters related to immigration and visa regulations.  Contribute to initiatives that support the University’s international faculty, staff, and scholars.  This position places a special emphasis on expertise in immigration advising, related University policies and procedures, and production and knowledge of DHS and DOL forms.

Statement of Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate and process immigration document requests from university departments, staff, and scholars by serving as Alternate Responsible Officer for the University of Illinois J-1/J-2 program and preparing and filing petitions with the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services related to H-1B, TN, and E-3 visa applications.
  • Contribute to unit and University initiatives, procedures, and projects which support international faculty, staff, and scholars and department contacts (such as newsletters, webpage content, forms creation, committees, etc.)
  • Advise university department contacts on processes and procedures related to obtaining and maintaining visa statuses for international faculty, staff, and scholars.
  • Advise international faculty, staff, and scholars on immigration and visa regulations, university procedures, and acclimation to the university and community environments.
  • Process the results of data extractions from the University database, ISSS database, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s SEVIS system. Identify faculty, staff, and scholars requiring specialized follow-up in order to maintain valid immigration status through departmental reporting or other University-related procedures to comply with federally-mandated reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications:  

  • Bachelor’s degree One (1) year of accumulative education, training and/or work experience within international student or scholar affairs, or cultural experience while studying or working internationally. Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to fulfill DSO and/or ARO duties.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied administrative, academic, cultural, religious, national, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds.

CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY:

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a comprehensive and major public land-grant university (Doctoral/Research University-Extensive) that is ranked among the best in the world. Chartered in 1867, it provides undergraduate and graduate education in more than 150 fields of study, conducts theoretical and applied research, and provides public service to the state and the nation. It employs about 3,000 faculty members who serve over 33,000 undergraduates and 17,000 graduate and professional students. More information about the campus is available at www.illinois.edu. The university is located in the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana (total population 226,000) in east-central Illinois, and is situated about 140 miles south of Chicago, 125 miles west of Indianapolis, and 170 northeast of St. Louis. The University and its surrounding communities offer a cultural and recreational environment ideally suited to the work of a major research institution. For more information about the community, visit: Living in Champaign-Urbana, Visit Champaign County, or Champaign County Chamber of Commerce.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION:

This is a full-time 100% Civil Service Program Coordinator position appointed on a 12-month service basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the close date.  Salary is commensurate with experience. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

This position will require a hybrid (remote and onsite) work schedule.

The University offers 24 annual vacation days, 12 annual paid holidays, 12 cumulative sick leave days, plus an additional 13 non-cumulative sick leave days, if needed, each year.   For more information about campus holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave.

Health insurance is available to employees (with the option to purchase coverage for spouse and dependents), required participation in State Universities Retirement System (SURS), with several options for participation in additional retirement plans. Learn more about employee benefits at the University of Illinois.   Newly hired employees are covered by the Medicare portion of Social Security and are subject to this deduction.

The University of Illinois has is strong committed to work-life balance and family-friendly programs for faculty and staff:  Work-Life Balance & Family-Friendly Programs and  Other Work-Life Programs.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION:

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on 04/20/2023. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the bottom of this posting.  Please include application, cover letter, resume, academic credentials, including required bachelor’s degree (unofficial transcripts or diploma may be acceptable), and (3) professional references, including name, email, and phone number.   Academic credentials will be verified before hire. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident to fulfill DSO and/or ARO duties.  You will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence before hire.  Applicants are encouraged to specifically relate their background and experience to the requirements of the position as outlined above. Applications not submitted through this https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Illinois International Human Resources at iip-hr@illinois.eduFor questions regarding the application process, please contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

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Illinois students, scholars, and alumni are a community with the power to change the world. With our land-grant heritage as a foundation, we pioneer innovative research that tackles global problems and expands the human experience. Our transformative learning experiences, in and out of the classroom, are designed to produce alumni who desire to make a significant, societal impact. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is charged by our state to enhance the lives of citizens in Illinois, across the nation and around the world through our leadership in learning, discovery, engagement and economic development.

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