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OISS Scholar Adviser

Employer
Yale University
Location
New Haven, Connecticut
Salary
P-4 Grade
Closing date
Aug 4, 2023

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

Position Summary:

 

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 within the Office of International Students and Scholars: 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.

 

This OISS adviser will primarily serve the international scholar and employee population within the assigned schools and departments at Yale, which may include the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. The advisor will also be expected to provide support to a small group of international students in the assigned areas. The selected candidate focuses on providing compassionate, individualized advising to international scholars and Yale departments while ensuring institutional compliance with federal regulations governing Yale-sponsored visas. OISS operates on a hybrid model of work from home and on-campus.

 

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 immigration advice to international scholars and employees on J-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, and E-3 visas. Performs a critical review of non-immigrant visa sponsorship requests and supporting documents. Ensures all reasonable steps are taken to secure nonimmigrant visa status eligibility for international scholars and employees and maintain compliance with U.S. government regulations. Provides advice and guidance to the F-1 and J-1 international student and scholar community 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 faculty and student affairs and school-based staff, and/or administrative units and scholar service offices throughout the university to ensure the needs of school populations are well-served by OISS services and programs. Creates and maintains relationships with students, scholars, faculty, and colleagues across the university through good customer service, remaining approachable and knowledgeable. This can include providing broad 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, and 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.

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

 

  • Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Experience with F-1 and J-1 regulations, as well as H-1B and other employment-based immigration categories. Experience with international students and scholar software programs (i.e., TDS, Sunapsis, or ISSM) as well as with institutional databases, i.e., Banner. Experience living abroad; knowledge of a second language; and/or intercultural communication skills

Skills & Abilities:

 

  • 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, manage a high degree of detail, manage time, and prioritize multiple projects. Proven ability to manage 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.

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