Careers at the University of Massachusetts Lowell

General Summary of Position:

International Student & Scholar Advisor will advise and process documentation pertaining to the following non-immigrant categories: F-1 and J-1 Exchange Visitors and be a point of contact for Colleges, departments, and UML Admissions offices in the area if international student service,  international enrollment,  academic appointments of J-1 Scholars, immigration advising and SEVIS institutional compliance.

Required to acquire and maintain the following official roles under DHS certification and DOS/OPA designation:

• F-1: Designated School Official
•  J-1: Alternate Responsible Officer.   

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 
• 3-5 years of F, J, international student, and scholar processing/advising
• Full familiarity with all aspects of F and J SEVIS transactions and pertinent regulatory items
• Excellent Computer Skills (Microsoft Office Suite, comfort with databases and web management systems)
• Attention to details and accuracy
• Excellent organizational skills
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Familiarity with Sunapsis or other similar SEVIS batch interface system required
• U.S. Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen   

CASE MANAGEMENT:

• Responsible for an assigned international student and scholar caseload of current and incoming students and scholars in F-1 and J-1 non-immigrant visa classification.   The processing and advising workload will include F-1: Curricular Practical Training, Pre & Post OPT/STEM, Reduction of Course Load, Extensions, etc.; J-1 Academic Training, program extension, employment authorization, etc.
• Responsible for an assigned caseload of new direct-entry student processing and advising, which will include providing some web content, participation in their arrival orientation sessions, as well as document review for SEVIS registration/validation.
• Responsible for document processing/advising of some special non-degree or short-term student groups as assigned.
• Focus on pre-Arrival workflow, Exchange Programs (J-1 students) advising, and on the
• development of (financially) sponsored students’ services that contribute to the international enrollment goals of the division. Co-operate with OMA/Student Affairs to develop cultural programs for this population of sponsored and exchange students. Focus on Experiential Learning processes and advising impacting international enrollment, such as CPT, OPT/STEM, J-1 Student Intern, visiting students, J-1 scholars. This position will be a reference point for UML colleges, departments, and admissions offices.

COMMUNICATION AND OUTREACH:

• Maintain and update some ISSO web content as assigned.
• Participate in the ISSO advising appointments case load.
• Present at the ISSO Informational Coffee Hours and other campus and intercampus meetings as assigned.
• Present on behalf of the UML ISSO at regional or national conferences

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

• Assist ISSO Operations and System Manager with some of the specialized data reports as assigned.
• Work with Executive Director on assigned special projects
• Additional Considerations: Peoplesoft experience preferred

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. 

This is an SEIU 888 Professional Union position, Grade P17.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.  

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.