Assistant International Student/Scholar Advisor II

Overview Assistant International Student/Scholar Advisor II provides immigration advising and support to international students, faculty, staff, and employees across Duke University. This role ensures compliance with federal regulations while delivering excellent customer service and guidance on complex visa and immigration matters. What You’ll Do Assist in the management and coordination of immigration and visa related functions for foreign students, faculty, staff, and employees; ensure maintenance of proper status and process various forms including tax classification forms and extensions of time and permission to work requests; assess and process requests in order to issue documents using the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\u2019s Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Maintain liaison with departments, faculty and outside agencies sponsoring foreign students and scholars to support the appropriate immigration and/or employment status of foreign students, faculty, staff, employees, and their families. Serve as a resource to students, faculty, and staff across Duke University, Medical Center, Health System, and affiliates regarding visa matters; answer routine visa questions, resolve related problems, and refer more complex cases to senior staff as appropriate. Maintain appropriate records and files as well as prepare and distribute required documents and reports on foreign students, faculty, staff, and employees for various agencies (e.g., U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. State Department, etc.) and sponsoring agencies. Compile information and prepare various reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Instruct and train lower-level employees in methods and procedures and check and approve work. Handle more complex visa requests and provide guidance to the Assistant International Student and Scholar Advisor I. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. What You’ll Bring Minimum of 2 years of experience in compliance, regulatory, or immigration-related work Experience working with foreign nationals or studying/living abroad preferred Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion About You You are detail-oriented, service-driven, and able to navigate complex regulatory environments. You thrive in collaborative settings and are committed to supporting a diverse and global community. About Duke Duke University is committed to creating a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. We value diverse perspectives and strive to ensure all members of our community feel respected, supported, and empowered. Equal Opportunity Statement Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $48,960.00 to USD $77,928.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate\u2019s work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual\u2019s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-associated conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas; all members of our community should feel secure and welcomed, and the contributions of all individuals should be respected. All voices are heard, and all members have a responsibility to uphold these values. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duke PF