International Student And Scholar Advisor (Pss3), International Center

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 responsibilities 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 Studentsand 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 Studentsand 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 Studentsand Scholars in appropriate situations
• Assists International Studentsand Scholars in application for status and category changes
• Assists International Studentsand Scholars in campus and cultural adjustment 
• Helps International Studentsand 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.