University Counselor III

University Counselor I/II

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced University Counselor I/II at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and an Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 exchange visitors ensuring compliance with federal immigration regulations and SEVIS requirements.
• Issue and maintain Form I-20s and DS-2019s and ensure accurate and timely maintenance of student and scholar immigration records.
• Provide comprehensive immigration advising to F-1 and J-1 students and scholars on maintaining status travel employment authorization program changes dependents and other immigration matters.
• Advise students and scholars on complex immigration matters involving federal regulations University policies and individual circumstances.
• Counsel F-1 students regarding CPT OPT STEM OPT on-campus employment and other employment-related requirements.
• Counsel J-1 scholars regarding employment authorization program requirements status maintenance and applicable Department of State regulations.
• Prepare and file H-1B petitions on behalf of eligible University employees and scholars ensuring compliance with applicable USCIS requirements and deadlines.
• Coordinate with the University Immigration Attorney on permanent residence matters including preparation and coordination of University-sponsored employment-based permanent residence petitions.
• Review immigration applications petitions supporting documentation and requests for accuracy completeness and regulatory compliance.
• Interpret and apply complex and frequently changing regulations and guidance issued by USCIS DHS SEVP and the Department of State.
• Monitor federal regulatory and policy changes and assess their impact on University students scholars employees and OISS operations.
• Identify potential immigration compliance issues and provide appropriate guidance escalation and resolution in consultation with OISS leadership and legal counsel when necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting and updates in SEVIS and other University systems.
• Collaborate with academic departments Human Resources faculty administrators and other University offices to resolve immigration employment and compliance matters.
• Provide individual advising through appointments email telephone and other communication channels while managing a high volume of inquiries and cases.
• Conduct orientations workshops presentations and training programs for international students scholars faculty staff and University departments.
• Develop and maintain immigration advising materials communications webpages presentations and other resources to ensure accurate dissemination of regulatory information.
• Support the recruitment enrollment retention and academic success of international students and scholars through timely and effective advising and support services.
• Participate in the development and implementation of OISS policies procedures and processes in response to changes in federal regulations and University priorities.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment when handling sensitive immigration employment academic and personal information.
• Participate in professional development and maintain current knowledge of international education practices and federal immigration regulations.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned by OISS leadership.

Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelors (Level 1) or Masters (Level II) degree in international studiesinternational education social sciences counseling or a related field froman accredited college or university. Candidates with an equivalent combinationof education and relevant professional experience may be considered.

Experience:
Requires a minimum of one year of professional experience in internationalstudent and/or scholar advising immigration advising or a closely relatedfield. Demonstrated knowledge of current U.S. immigration laws regulationsand procedures governing F-1 J-1 H-1B and employment-based permanentresidence is required. Experience with SEVIS immigration petition preparationand advising within a higher education environment is strongly preferred.

School/College/Division:

H92 - VP Student Affairs

Primary department:

H9209 - International Students & Scholars (H9209)

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Office environment

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.