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Employer Name: CUNY Graduate Center

Student Life International Student Advisor Job ID 28237 Location Graduate Center Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs POSITION DETAILS The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master's programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center's commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences. The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City's intellectual and cultural life. The Graduate Center seeks an International Student Advisor who will advise and issue I-20and DS-2019 forms for our F-1 and J-1 international students and their dependents. This position reports to the Director of the Office of International Students. In addition to the CUNY Title Overview, duties include but are not limitedto: Performs SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)and CUNY First Batch Processing of I-20 forms and DS-2019 forms. Advises international students on obtaining and maintaining F-1 and J-1 non-immigrantstatus, travel and visa applications, and the benefits of their legal status. Monitors and reports on F-1 and J-1 college enrollment and federal compliancerequirements. Responsible for SEVIS Registration. Advise, recommend, and/or authorize international student employment based on the benefits of their legal status, including but not limited to, On-campus Employment, Optional Practical Training, Curricular Practical Training, Severe Economic Hardship, and Academic Training. Provides information to faculty and administrators regarding both University and student obligations pertinent to U.S. entry, status maintenance, work permission, health and safety,maintaining normalacademic progress, and programcompletion. Updates and maintains the International Students Office Website, social media, listservs, and other electronic communication with international students. Organizes and facilitates immigration and cultural orientationsessions and other workshops of importance to international students. Stays current withF-1 and J-1 regulations,Student and Exchange Visitor Program policies, Universitypoliciesand procedures, and other US Government policies as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this job classification. All full-time and part-time CUNY staff are expected to work in-person at their campus office 70% of their work time. For full-time staff, this is equivalent to 7 out of 10 days of in-person work in a two-week period (e.g., 7 days in person, 3 days remote). This hybrid work schedule is subject to change. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree required. A preferred candidate shouldhave: A minimum of one year of DSO or ARO experience. A working knowledge of the F-1 and/or J-1regulations. Knowledgeand experience withSEVIS operations,requiredreporting, and recordkeeping. Must meet Department of Homeland Security qualifications for SEVISAccess. Experience advising internationalstudents. Experience processing international student requests in SEVIS and/or in batch system CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW Assists and advises international students on immigration and related issues Advises new and continuing international students on immigration procedures, registration, change of status, leave of absence, and other issues; facilitates immigration paperwork and data processing Processes information in related systems such as SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Immigration System) and I-1440 databases related to student activities; assists in maintaining student records and creating related reports Maintains up-to-date information on regulations, policies and practices (internal and external) pertaining to international students Assists in organizing orientation programs, cross-cultural events, and informational workshops Performs related duties as assigned. CUNY TITLE Assistant to HEO FLSA Non-exempt COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $60,394 - $68,245/year.Salary commensurate with education and experience CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world. HOW TO APPLY Please click on "Apply Now" which will bring you to the registration screen. If you are a new user, you must register to apply. If you already have a user ID, please use your existing ID to apply. Please submit a resume and a cover letter in Word or PDF format CLOSING DATE May 23, 2024 JOB SEARCH CATEGORY CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.