"Senior International Student Advisor (AA26111)"

Senior International Student Advisor (AA26111)

Senior International Student Advisor will serve as Designated School Official (DSO) who will use knowledge of federal F-1 immigration regulations to independently advise and educate international students, dependents, and academic departments on matters directly related to federal immigration regulations. Senior International Student Advisor will exercise considerable independent judgement and discretion when officially representing MNSU, Mankato to the Department of Homeland Security (SEVP, USCIS, CBP, etc.) and the Department of State. Help formulate, implement, and maintain institutional policies, business procedures, and information systems that relate to F-1 international students. Senior International Student Advisor will also make independent decisions when advising on academic support resources, adjustment issues, personal and family concerns, and emergency situations. They develop, conduct, and evaluate educational presentations, workshops, programs, and activities related to immigration regulations and cultural adjustment. Senior International Student Advisor also assist with orientation and Kearney International Center (KIC) events and programs. Position will organize weekly meetings to ensure KIC advising team is cohesive with advising techniques, up to date on university policies, and maintaining a strong understanding in current immigration regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Counseling, International Education, Student Affairs or closely related field and minimum one academic year of F-1 immigration advising and experience as a Designated School Official. Or, Bachelor's degree and two years of experience as a Designated School Official. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application).
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Federal regulations relating to F holders.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience working collaboratively with others and/or departments.
• Personal or professional experience in international or study abroad experience.

Preferred Qualification

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-directed with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and balance competing priorities.
• Advising of international students in higher education setting.

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.

Required to work some nights and weekends.

Telework: Yes, up to 100%. Based on the essential functions of this positions, MMB Policy #1422, and University policies relating to flexible work, this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employee's permanent/principal work location.