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International Student Advisor
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Position Number: 5963535
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: International Programs

International Student Advisor

Job #: 041653
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $60,450
Hours: Standard University business hours

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The duties of the international student advisor go beyond advising students. They entail a full complement of responsibilities that are necessary to ensure the running of a complicated student service operation, including some weekends, nights and holidays. This position assists the Assistant Director at the English Language Institute and International Programs with a wide array of administrative and student services functions, initiates and organizes student events/programs, both on and off campus, manages and coordinates many facets of the International Year Program.

This position is part of a bargaining unit and is represented by the union SEIU, Local 200United.

Qualifications:

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Responsibilities:

Serve as Designated School Official working with the US Government Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to generate I-20s for visa issuance.
Must be cognizant of US immigration rules and regulations, in particular those affecting F-1 and J-1 visa holders. This includes verification of documents, financials, personal statements, passports, payment information and processing for applicants and dependents. Must remain current on regulations as rule revision occurs frequently.
Organize and promote ELI activities and events including booking/reservation services.
Act as chaperone on field trips and at events.
Coordinate scheduling and ordering food for special events and meetings.
Maintain inventory of office supplies and order materials as necessary.
Manage all English Language Institute (ELI) inquiries (phone, email, social media). Manage ELI general email and respond to any emails inquiring about programs offered.
Correspond with a range of audiences (parents, students, instructors, government & non-government organization reps, education agents, Syracuse University personnel across campus, vendors and landlords).
Manage applications for all programs.
Communicate with applicants about questions, missing documentation, and the application process.
Maintain applications and student records in several different systems (PeopleSoft, Access, Slate, SEVIS).
Create admission letters and packets when student is determined admissible.
Advise and maintain contact with students throughout the application process and enrollment for all programs.
Assist students on a variety of topics including academic options, financial matters, and personal concerns (housing, US laws, NYS driver's licenses, landlord contracts, medical issues, etc.).
Monitor student academic progress. Be the main contact for all students.
Organize and promote ELI activities and events.
Act as chaperone on field trips. Coordinate scheduling and ordering food for special events and meetings.
Provide support to arriving students (provide airport/bus station transport), acclimate them to housing, take shopping for necessary supplies, etc.
Oversee conversation groups and mentor programs, including mentors' schedules, activities and expenses.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University's 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/108089

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