| Position Title: | Student and Scholar Immigration Coordinator | |
| Location: | Big Rapids (Main Campus) | |
| Department: | 31500 - Office of International Education | |
| Advertised Salary: | $50,000 to $56,000. Salary commensurate with education, experience, and other requirements. Comprehensive benefits package (health care, vacation, etc.) | |
| FLSA: | Exempt | |
| Temporary/Continuing: | Continuing | |
| Part-Time/Full-Time: | Full-time | |
| Union Group: | N/A | |
| Term of Position: | 12 Month | |
| At Will/Just Cause: | Just Cause | |
| Summary of Position: | Reporting to the Executive Director of International Education, the Immigration Coordinator serves as a primary contact for international students in non-immigration status (F-1) and international scholars in exchange visitor status (J-1). The person in this role will work on an individual basis on immigration, financial, academic, and personal matters, will meet with international students and scholars during scheduled appointments or on a walk-in basis, and will serve as PDSO (Primary Designated School Official) or DSO (Designated School Official) and ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer) or RO (Responsible Officer). The Immigration Coordinator will prepare and submit immigration documentation for international students in F-1 status and scholars in J-1 status and create and maintain SEVIS records. As required by U.S. Immigration requirements, the selected candidate must be a Citizen of the U.S. or a Legal Permanent Resident.
The anticipated start date for this position is April 2024. However, this is an estimated date and can be revised if needed. | |
| Position Type: | Staff | |
| Required Education: | Bachelor's degree | |
| Required Work Experience: | Three years of full-time experience in international education. | |
| Required Licenses and Certifications: | | |
| Physical Demands: | - Office Environment
- Sitting
- Standing
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| Additional Education/Experiences to be Considered: | • Master's degree
• Knowledge of Slate or Banner
• Travel or living abroad
• Ability to speak, read, and write in a second language
• Strong knowledge of cross-cultural adjustment
• Significant experience with the SEVIS system advising students on F-1 and J-1 regulations in a university context
• Significant experience as a Designated School Official or Primary Designated School Official
• Previous experience working with diverse populations and ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to successfully carry out projects by collaborating with a team involved in planning, executing, and providing support services | |
| Essential Duties/Responsibilities: | • Serve as the PDSO or DSO through the SEVIS immigration system
• Process initial Certificates of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status (Form I-20 or Form DS-2019) for students who need visa sponsorship from Ferris State University to study in the U.S.
• Advise F-1 students, J-1 students and/or scholars and new students in other visa categories on an individual basis regarding immigration, complex U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Department of State regulations, financial, financial aid, academic and personal matters.
• Review and process all requests by students and scholars that relate to maintenance of their immigration status.
• Assist with maintenance of the Immigration web pages
• Meet with international students, scholars and/or employees during scheduled appointments and walk-in hours
• Participate in the development and delivery of New International Student Orientation for F-1 and J-1 students.
• Assist with programming and check-in of new international students on an as-needed basis.
• Coordinate and assist in the planning of international student programming throughout the year
• Aid walk-in visitors on an as-needed basis (including prospective and current international students, scholars and/or employees)
• Provide one-on-one orientations for incoming J-1 scholars on an as-needed basis (scheduled appointments)
• Enter and maintain integrity of data kept on international students and/or scholars in software databases, Banner system, and SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System).
• Assist the Executive Director in preparing and submitting annual reports
• Develop and deliver presentations for CPT, OPT, and maintaining status
• Contribute to the team effort by accepting additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director and Executive Director
• Actively parti
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