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International Student Advisor

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position International Student Advisor
Position Number A06580
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Office Of International Student Services
Campus Lincoln Center
Work Arrangement Hybrid
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy here.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Office of International Services, the Associate Director/Office of International Services provides guidance and services in support of international students and scholars as well as various university stakeholders.

The incumbent serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and Designated School Official (DSO).
Essential Functions
  • Assigned as being Designated School Official (DSO) to implement regulations under SEVP compliance. Including, not limited to, performing SEVIS database management duties such as CPT and OPT applications, SEVIS registration, and external communications management.
  • Responds to immigration inquiries and provides immigration advising to the University’s current and incoming international students
  • Issues I-20 documentation and perform various administrative tasks in support of office information systems and mailings
  • Advises and facilitates Post-Completion OPT and STEM OPT applications for University’s F-1 graduates.
  • Drafts language for and edit OIS newsletters and website.
  • Serves as a liaison to Lincoln Center admissions offices
  • Attends professional conferences and training sessions to develop and maintain skills and knowledge.
  • Supports, hosts, and attends OIS events including orientation programming and information sessions.


Database and SEVIS Administration:
  • Maintains International Student and Scholar Management (ISSM) database by liaising with IT for updates and annual certification.
  • Monitors data flow from Banner to ISSM.
  • Assists IT with troubleshooting and testing elements ofISSM to ensure database’s functionality.
  • Manages OIS’ SEVIS related operations to maintain best practices, assist in the resolution of datafix tickets and respond to correction requests,
  • Keeps abreast of changes in F- 1 regulations and changes in SEVIS functionality and requirements and assists with setting up institutional policies accordingly.
  • Creates and updates office informational handouts or deliverables for document submission portals and/or office website.
  • Prepares, formats and issues University-wide communications from OIS through Fordham messaging Platform Acoustic.
Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in any area
  • Minimum three years of experience in international education required
  • US citizenship or lawful permanent residency
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive living-learning-working community
  • Outstanding organizational skills, team player and the ability to work collaboratively
  • Customer service oriented
  • Ability to work under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in any area
Minimum Starting Salary $59,000
Maximum Starting Salary $66,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A523P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 04/08/2024
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
 
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing Not Required
Walking Not Required
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required
Climbing stairs Not Required
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Not Required
Pulling, pushing Not Required
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Not Required
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Are you a US Citizen or lawful permanent resident?
    • Yes
    • No