International Student and Scholar Advisor

Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: Office of International Engagement

Job Summary

The International Student and Scholar Advisor serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) within the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) unit and is responsible for advising international students and scholars on immigration-related issues.

Training in F/J visa advising will be provided to new professionals.

Additional Information

https://internationalengagement.illinoisstate.edu/ 

University Benefit Highlights:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
• Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement and supplemental retirement
• For more University Benefit information: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/ 
• Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/insurance/ 

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$44,000 – $46,000 annual, combined with an excellent benefit package

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree conferred prior to position start date
2. One year (12 months) of relevant training and/or work experience.
   Note: Master’s or equivalent degree in an area consistent with the duties of the position may be substituted for this experience. Master’s degree must be conferred prior to start date.
3. Demonstrated evidence of excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact in a culturally inclusive and respectful manner.
4. Keen attention to detail with demonstrated evidence of the ability to consistently achieve thoroughness and accuracy when completing tasks.
5. Ability to meet Designated School Official (DSO) requirements, as federally regulated by the Department of Homeland Security. To view qualifications for a Designated School Official (DSO), please see Department of Homeland Security website located at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/designated-school-official. 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
2. Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to research, analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex information from a variety of sources.
3. Excellent computer skills.
4. Experience with Terra Dotta (ISSS Student software) and PeopleSoft or similar campus database system(s).
5. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to independently set priorities, coordinate, and complete a variety of competing tasks within established deadlines.
6. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team with interdependent workflows.
7. Ability to handle sensitive information and data, use proper discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
8. Strong customer service skills, with the ability to work with faculty, administrators, admissions staff, students, and individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Work Hours

Core Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday through Friday; some evenings and weekends required

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:

1. Effectively communicate on a daily basis.
2. Remain at a workstation for extended periods.
3. Move about in various locations across campus as needed to complete day-to-day work.

Proposed Starting Date

October 2024

Required Applicant Documents

Cover Letter
Reference List

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on “Apply”

Optional Applicant Documents

Transcripts – See Special Instructions to Applicants for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on “Apply”

Special Instructions for Applicants

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put “see resume” in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive full consideration. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.

To be eligible for Veteran’s Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.

Transcripts and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:

Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Kira Shelton
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300

The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview. The active register for this classification will be voided when the position is filled.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois. If hired, out-of-state candidates must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days from the start date for this position. Illinois residency requires proof of a valid Illinois driver’s license or a valid State of Illinois ID card. Failure to produce the required documentation within 180 calendar days will result in immediate termination of employment.

Contact Information for Applicants

Kira Shelton
Human Resources
kgshelt@ilstu.edu 
(309) 438-2120

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.