• Job Description

  Req#: 499171

  International Student and Scholar Advisor (PSS3), International Center

  Position Summary:

  The International Center at Rowan University is seeking full-time International Student and Scholar Advisor for the International Center. This position is the primary support for F-1 International Student Program.

  The International Student and Scholar Advisor r esponsibilities include:

  Issuing I-20 Form

  • Prepares certificates of eligibility (I-20) for international students to apply for F-1 visa
  • Updates the admitted student information in Terra Dotta/SEVIS systems in a timely manner
  • Works with Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions to issue I-20 Forms for admitted students

  Student Services for Current International Students

  • Advises current international students on issues of concern: academic, personal, financial, etc. Advises current international students, faculty and staff on immigration policies and procedures Advocates on campus for international students in appropriate situations
  • Assists international students in application for government benefits (i.e. OPT and CPT)
  • Assists international students in campus and cultural adjustment
  • Helps international students maintain status, regain status, and change status
  • Issues updated I-20s for students making changes of any kind to their SEVIS record
  • Maintains University and student compliance with federal and state immigration laws and regulations
  • Manages and maintains the Terra Dotta and SEVIS database
  • Registers F-1 and J-1 students in Terra Dotta/SEVIS
  • Signs I-20s and DS-2019s for travel outside of U.S. by international students

  Responsible Officer J-1 Visa Program

  • Prepares certificates of eligibility (DS-2019) for international students and scholars to apply for J-1 visa
  • Reissues DS-2019 Form for those who need to defer their start date or reapply for J-1 visa
  • Tracks the status of pending DS-2019 Forms and coordinates and shares information with relevant campus units
  • Works with partner universities and organizations and Rowan’s academic departments to issue DS-2019 Forms for accepted students and scholars
  • As a Responsible Officer, prepares and submits J-1 Program Annual Report and petition for redesignation.

  Services for Current International Students and Scholars

  • Advises current international exchange students and visiting scholars on issues of concern: academic, personal, financial, etc.
  • Advises current international exchange students and scholars and Rowan’s faculty and staff on related immigration policies and procedures
  • Advocates on campus for international students and scholars in appropriate situations
  • Assists international students and scholars in application for status and category changes
  • Assists international students and scholars in campus and cultural adjustment
  • Helps international students and scholars maintain status, regain status, and change status
  • Issues updated DS-2019 Forms for students making changes of any kind to their SEVIS record
  • Maintains University and student compliance with federal and state immigration laws and regulations
  • Manages and maintains the Terra Dotta and SEVIS database
  • Registers all J-1 students and scholars in Terra Dotta and SEVIS

  Exchange Programs

  • Collaborates with representatives from foreign colleges, universities, and organizations for special projects or programs as required
  • Coordinates exchange students’ admissions to Rowan University
  • Coordinates exchange students’ course registrations
  • Tracks exchange students’ duration of study and course loads per semester at Rowan University

  International Student Orientation and Cultural Events

  • Help coordinate International Student Orientation two times a year.
  • Help coordinate cultural/social events on/off campus.

  Minimum requirements:

  • Two (2) years of professional related experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree

  Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

• About the company

  Rowan University is a public research university in Glassboro, New Jersey, with a medical campus in Stratford, New Jersey, and medical and academic campuses in Camden, New Jersey.

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