Immigration Counselor

Req Id: 41382


Job Title: Immigration Counselor


City: West Lafayette


Job Description:


Job Summary

The Office of International Students and Scholars is seeking a highly motivated Immigration Counselor with interest and/or experience in U.S. higher education immigration compliance and international student support, advising, programming and intercultural learning. In this role, you will join a large, dynamic team of professionals that currently provide a wide range of immigration advising and support services for over 11,000 international students representing more than 130 countries around the globe, while also serving as a partner, collaborator, and resource to other units on campus and within the University community. As per Federal Regulation, the successful candidate must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Providing advising to international students regarding regulatory/administrative issues such as maintenance of legal status while pursuing educational objectives in the United States
• Providing advice and guidance on travelling outside the United States, extensions/changes of status, and bringing family members into the United States
• Recommending and processing student work authorizations
• Preparing and processing official documents pertaining to incoming international students
• Communicating with academic units and community constituents regarding documents and details related to individual students and their dependents
• Supporting other campus units regarding regulatory requirements for assisting with the admission and ongoing support for students
• Assisting with Department of Homeland Security tracking and reporting requirements for international students; collecting and analyzing data; preparing scheduled and special reports; Maintaining program/project records and statistical information
• Facilitating the International Friendship and Host-A-Boiler programs by working with volunteer community hosts and interested students to form meaningful connections through intercultural engagement and intentional programming
• Assisting with International Student Services-sponsored programs, parent and family engagement, and community engagement initiatives
• Supporting the development and implementation of international student services and programs
• Performing or delegating clerical and administrative support tasks, including creation, and editing of correspondence
• Working and coordinating with team members, student employees, volunteers, and/or interns carrying out these responsibilities
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years of experience advising students in a professional setting
• Exceptional time, task, and resource management skills
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computing, including Microsoft Windows 7 or higher navigation, the Microsoft Office suite of applications, web-based database software, and document management software
• Professional verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact productively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and/or experience teaching adult learners
• Valid U.S. or Canadian driver's license
• Occasional evening and weekend hours

Nice to Have:

• Masters degree
• Knowledge of legal and governmental procedures and documentation requirements regarding the disposition of foreign nationals
• Knowledge and understanding of legal provisions and institutional responsibilities associated with non-immigrants
• Current knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations pertaining to individuals holding non-immigrant visas
• Previous personal experiences abroad
• International Friendship/Host Family Program participation experience

What We'd Like You to Know:

• To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
• Purdue University is an EO/EA University.