INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR [3 OPENINGS] Job at University of Washington
University of Washington Seattle, WA 98195
$4,352 - $4,800 a month
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here.
This recruitment may be used to fill 3 openings.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
International Student Services (ISS) has an outstanding opportunity for an International Student Advisor. ISS, a unit within Enrollment Management, supports the Provost as well as the University of Washington community. ISS serves 8,000 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and exchange international students in F-1 and J-1 status. These students contribute to the institution's academic and research objectives and enhance the rich diversity and global character of the university.
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for International Student Advising and as part International Student Services, the International Student Advisor provides guidance to students, staff, faculty, and campus partners on maintaining F-1 and J-1 visa status. ISS advisors process or authorize immigration benefits for students and help them navigate university and immigration policy as they work towards their academic and career goals at the University of Washington.
ISS advisors provide immigration advising on F-1 and J-1 federal regulations and University policies related to a student’s non-immigrant visa status. ISS advisors help students understand and comply with federal immigration regulations, policies, and procedures. Advisors also serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) as approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). ISS advisors assist international students maintain legal non-immigrant status while enrolled at the University, ensuring the UW is also federally compliant.
An ISS advisor must maintain and update individual student records in Terra Dotta’s ISSS, SEVIS, and the UW student databases to ensure University compliance with U.S. federal immigration rules, regulations, and policies. The ISS advisor must understand and implement institutional policies and protocols allowing international students at the UW to accomplish their academic goals and ensuring the University is compliant with all federal regulations and policies. The ISS advisor must understand and implement institutional policies and protocols allowing international students at the UW to accomplish their academic goals and ensuring the University is compliant with all federal regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Advise international students through email, appointments, and phone calls about the responsibilities of their F-1 visas.
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) to maintain F-1 student records in ISSS, SEVIS, and the UW student database.
Assess eligibility for and authorize benefits related to F-1 status.
Adhere to ISS best practices to ensure university and student compliance.
Conduct educational training curriculum through in-person and online workshops, information sessions, web content development, and other informational materials.
Serve as a resource and liaison with campus partners to provide outreach and training on immigration restrictions and regulations.
Other Duties
Monitor developments in F-1 regulations and coordinate with other ISS staff on updating procedural changes or regulatory practices.
Contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion of international students through advocacy and campus engagement.
Attend regional or national workshops and conferences as budget allows.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements include:
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum 2 years of experience advising international students.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including experience with public speaking or presenting to individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work within a team and with a diverse student population.
Ability to learn, understand, and communicate complex immigration regulations as well as university policy.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work under pressure, managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
International Student Services (ISS) has an outstanding opportunity for an International Student Advisor. ISS, a unit within Enrollment Management, supports the Provost as well as the University of Washington community. ISS serves 8,000 undergraduate, graduate, professional, and exchange international students in F-1 and J-1 status. These students contribute to the institution's academic and research objectives and enhance the rich diversity and global character of the university.
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director for International Student Advising and as part International Student Services, the International Student Advisor provides guidance to students, staff, faculty, and campus partners on maintaining F-1 and J-1 visa status. ISS advisors process or authorize immigration benefits for students and help them navigate university and immigration policy as they work towards their academic and career goals at the University of Washington.
ISS advisors provide immigration advising on F-1 and J-1 federal regulations and University policies related to a student’s non-immigrant visa status. ISS advisors help students understand and comply with federal immigration regulations, policies, and procedures. Advisors also serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) as approved by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). ISS advisors assist international students maintain legal non-immigrant status while enrolled at the University, ensuring the UW is also federally compliant.
An ISS advisor must maintain and update individual student records in Terra Dotta’s ISSS, SEVIS, and the UW student databases to ensure University compliance with U.S. federal immigration rules, regulations, and policies. The ISS advisor must understand and implement institutional policies and protocols allowing international students at the UW to accomplish their academic goals and ensuring the University is compliant with all federal regulations and policies. The ISS advisor must understand and implement institutional policies and protocols allowing international students at the UW to accomplish their academic goals and ensuring the University is compliant with all federal regulations.
Duties & Responsibilities
Advise international students through email, appointments, and phone calls about the responsibilities of their F-1 visas.
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) to maintain F-1 student records in ISSS, SEVIS, and the UW student database.
Assess eligibility for and authorize benefits related to F-1 status.
Adhere to ISS best practices to ensure university and student compliance.
Conduct educational training curriculum through in-person and online workshops, information sessions, web content development, and other informational materials.
Serve as a resource and liaison with campus partners to provide outreach and training on immigration restrictions and regulations.
Other Duties
Requirements include:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired:
Working Environment:
Application Process:
In addition to submitting a CV/resume, you will be asked to submit a cover letter as well as your response (in a separate “Cover Letter Assessment”) to the following (limited to 7900 characters):
“We would like to know more about your experience with diversity, race and equity, and social justice. Please tell us about your experience engaging and working with diverse communities – particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to foster diversity competence and understanding.”
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Desired:
- Experience as an International Student Advisor at a college or university.
- Experience as a Designated School Official.
- Demonstrated commitment to the field of international education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Working Environment:
- The position requires a significant amount of time working on a computer, processing immigration benefits, and sitting at a desk. Advisors are expected to meet with students both in person and virtually, but also advise students through email. Advisors are expected to help provide quarterly presentations on immigration topics and participate in orientation/welcome events.
- Advisors work Monday – Friday during regular operating hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Advisors are expected to be in-person 3 days/week and will work with their supervisor to arrange a telework agreement on other days.
Application Process:
In addition to submitting a CV/resume, you will be asked to submit a cover letter as well as your response (in a separate “Cover Letter Assessment”) to the following (limited to 7900 characters):
“We would like to know more about your experience with diversity, race and equity, and social justice. Please tell us about your experience engaging and working with diverse communities – particularly in the context of your professional, volunteer, or civic work. Please also address efforts you have made or been involved with to foster diversity competence and understanding.”
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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