International Student & Scholar Advisor, Unlv International Students And Scholars - Student Compl...

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for International Student & Scholar Advisor, UNLV International Students and Scholars - Student Compliance [R0135663]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Office of International Students and Scholars is excited to invite applicants for the role of International Student & Scholar Advisor. The International Student & Scholar Advisor ("Advisor") focuses on assisting and advising new and continuing international students with legal eligibility and personal and academic issues so that students can meet academic and professional goals at UNLV. The Advisor also processes and tracks necessary documentation for students and updates SEVIS data regularly to meet compliance requirements and deadlines. The Advisor is responsible for disseminating information pertaining to immigration and international students throughout the campus community. The Advisor role includes involvement in organizations and activities that promote inclusion and global diversification. Advisor duties include:

• Manage UNLV's SEVIS compliance as DSO, ensuring all documentation is in order when students arrive for their first semester and while continuing their education and during CPT and OPT/OPT STEM authorizations.
• As required, run training sessions and tutorials for students and faculty for the various SEVIS compliance requirements.
• Work with GEI student services and UNLV student support agencies to provide student assistance as needed.
• Brief Associate Director of F-1 Advising on weekly operations and student challenges.
• Collaborate with other UNLV DSOs to ensure consistent policies and procedures.
• Follow all FERPA regulations while handling a high volume of incoming and outbound calls and emails.
• As needed, organize and participate in all OISS sponsored student events in order to cultivate belonging.
• Assist with monitoring TERRA DOTTA database for data errors such as incorrect major, class standing, academic standing, and GPA.
• Provide resources for international student support and engage in student care duties as delegated by the Director.
• Assist the Associate Director of F-1 Advising in training the international student workers in the OISS Ambassador program with a focus on OISS customer service operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and 1-2 years professional experience. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree
• One year+ related experience working with international students or international context
• One year experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO)
• F-1 Advising experience
• Experience working with the SEVIS system
• Experience with PeopleSoft or other student information management systems

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to clearly advise students on immigration regulations, registration issues and university policies & procedures
• Ability to use office software including databases
• High computer literacy and versatility
• Interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Empathy towards assisting students
• Multitask and effective organizational skills
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; public speaking skills
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and effective closure skills
• Experience with cross-departmental collaboration and teamwork
• Experience working with data, data-integrity, and data maintenance
• Capacity to work with people of diverse cultural backgrounds & appreciation of diversity issues
• Attention to detail and accuracy in processing immigration forms and requests.
• Team building and positive attitude in serving students
• Independent and group decision making

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in and appreciation for online services
• Knowledge of Federal and institutional regulations pertaining to international students
• Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security / Student and Exchange Visitor Program - CFR 214F Regulations pertaining to F-1 international students
• Knowledge of Department of State - knowledge of visa issuance procedures
• Presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Experience in and appreciation for cross-training environment
• Ability to imagine and develop improvements that others cannot see at first.
• Creative and quick problem-solver

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on March 29, 2023.

Materials should be addressed to Michael Pfurr, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0135663", in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references.

Posting Close Date
12/31/2023

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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