"Assistant Advisors"

General Description

Working collaboratively within the Enrollment Division, specifically with the Office of Global Services, Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions to process all Illinois Tech issued Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 applications for all international students sponsored by Illinois Tech. This role will conduct daily activities that include but are not limited to: Reviewing application materials, issuing Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 documents for admitted and incoming international students; Maintaining integrity of application/applicant data by resolving errors within systems; communicating with applicants regarding questions related to the application process. Incumbent will perform ancillary admission task, including admission material creation and shipment, act as a designated school official (DSO), and applicant data entry.

Department

Office of Global Services

Position Category

Full Time

Education & Experience

High School Diploma required or the equivalent of education and experience with admission processes for domestic and international applicants. Bachelor's degree in a field related to higher education preferred. Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant work experience in a higher education environment. Experience with international student and exchange scholar populations and regulations, including understanding of SEVIS, F-1, and J-1 visa requirements. Very strong preference for experience with Ellucian products: ISSM (fsaATLAS) and Banner. Expertise in use of MS Office applications, especially, Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience in use of university student and personnel information systems. Familiarity with FERPA regulations. Strong interpersonal, collaborative, organizational, analytical, and oral/written communication skills. Ability to multitask, work independently, manage complex projects.

Knowledge & Skills

Must have strong organizational skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office products, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting. Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills required. Ability to maintain efficiency and accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting.