Job Title: International Student Advisor
PVN ID: QC-1606-001241
Category: Administrative Services
Location: QUEENS COLLEGE

Job Description

General Description

The English Language Institute (ELI) at Queens College (QC) is a comprehensive academic program for learning English as a second language. The ELI's International Student Advisor's primary responsibilities are to ensure the ELI's compliance with the United States Code of Federal Regulations related to non-immigrant students and to advise prospective, new and continuing international students. The position reports to the Executive Director of the ELI.

Great benefits.

Other Duties

  • Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) to manage international students' information in the Student Exchange Visitor Immigration System (SEVIS) database.
  • Issue I-20/DS-2019 documents (initial, continued attendance, change of educational level transfer, program extension and shortening program).
  • Facilitate immigration matters and prepare immigration forms.
  • Maintain relevant international student SEVIS records, prepare statistics and generate weekly reports.
  • Provide ELI admissions counseling for prospective students including completing and submitting applications for student visas.
  • Advise new and continuing international students on immigration procedures, registration, change of status, leave of absence and other issues.
  • Provide counseling for students interested in applying to the City University of New York.
  • Work with QC Admissions Office and other departments on ELI-QC projects.
  • Maintain and communicate to students and staff up-to-date information on regulations, policies and practices.
  • Coordinate orientation programs, cross-cultural events and information workshops.
  • Collect, evaluate and report information on a number of international student success factors.
  • Actively participate in staff meetings and attend professional development/training programs as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and two years of related international experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of higher education and experience may be considered.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of F-1 and J-1 immigration rules, regulations and procedures, along with familiarity with SEVIS policies and procedures.
  • Attention to detail and strong technology skills to maintain and manipulate database and report; proficient in MicroSoft Office.
  • Display a strong work ethic, commitment to excellence and capacity to work with a high level of discretion.
  • Ability to be diplomatic, composed, and proactive in varied cross-cultural interactions.
  • U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident status required in order to qualify as a DSO

 

 

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RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
English Language Institute of Queens Col
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$39,500.00 - $51,500.00
Closing Date
Jul 25, 2016 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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