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Assistant Advisor to International Students and Scholars

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Harvarduniversity logoHarvarduniversity · Cambridge, MA
Full-timeOn-site2w ago
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Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Ability to interpret and apply immigration regulations; ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in developing program and process improvements.
  • Experience working with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment
  • Must be organized, detail oriented and capable of multi-tasking in a team environment
  • Equivalent of two years of professional experience working with international students and/or scholars preferred
  • Strong written and verbal skills; confidently conduct presentations for students and scholars; advise students and scholars individually and in groups where required.
  • Additional Qualifications and Skills:
  • Experience working with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) compliance issues/processes in a campus-based International Student Services office preferred.
  • Prior experience with Ellucian ISSM and ISD preferred.
  • Knowledge of a foreign language preferred.
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, References
  • Other Information:
  • Emergency Status Designation : Critical Operations Personnel
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  • Salary Grade and Ranges
  • This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:Generous paid time off including parental leaveMedical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day oneRetirement plans with university contributionsWellbeing and mental health resourcesSupport for families and caregiversProfessional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursementCommuter benefits, discounts and campus perksLearn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page .EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment StatementHarvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination . We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard's academic purposes.Harvard has an equal employment opportunity policy that outlines our commitment to prohiHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceParental leave

Additional Information

The Harvard International Office (HIO) was established in 1944 to respond to the needs of a growing number of international students. The HIO serves over 10,000 international students and scholars, many of whom are accompanied by family members. The HIO provides assistance with the settling-in process and advice in complying with U.S. Government regulations. Under general supervision, this position provides immigration advising with special emphasis on the impact of a wide variety of federal, non-immigrant regulations affecting international students and scholars. This position supports and assists the HIO advising team in a variety of tasks related to both international students and scholars. The individual will be appointed both Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). Job-Specific Responsibilities: Acts as Advisor on Call for both international students and scholar; answers immigration related questions Provides immigration advising for international students and scholars on non-immigrant visas Advises Harvard Summer School students Manages OPT application process Processes J-1 Academic Training applications Processes student transfers (both incoming and outgoing) Manages OPT address and employer maintenance and auditing Manages J other sponsor incoming clients Manages SEVP Portal Manages data input for J-1 on-campus student employment HIO working group membership, as assigned Performs other duties, as assigned. Physical Requirements: Sitting using near vision use for reading and computer use for extended periods of time Lifting (approximately 20 to 30 pounds), bending and other physical exertion

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