Posted by Sean Pavlik (Fukui-ken, 2010-12), International Programs Officer for the DC-based Congressional Study Group on Japan. Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

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Work Location: NYU Office of Global Services, 561 LaGuardia Place, New York, NY 10012

Start Date: Jan 2015

Duration:  6 months (approximate, renewable)

Hours:  Full-time (35 hours/week) preferred; half-time (20 hours/week) considered

Deliver immigration services including immigration advising for F-1 and J-1 students at the NYU Office of Global Services: counsel international students on immigration matters related to their stay; assist as appropriate in issuing required US government documents for international students in F-1 or J-1 status; advise on opportunities, rights and responsibilities under the law and refer to University departments, attorneys, or governmental agencies as appropriate.

• Advise F-1 and J-1 international students on opportunities, rights and responsibilities under the law and refer to other University departments, attorneys, or governmental agencies as appropriate.
• Counsel F-1 and J-1 international students clearly and accurately on immigration matters related to their stay.
• Assist as appropriate in review and issuance of US government documents for international students seeking to apply for employment authorization, travel abroad, extend their stay, or correct their status.
• Work directly as appropriate with the State Department, Department of Homeland Security, consular and immigration officials to resolve problems
• Liaise with faculty and staff as needed regarding F-1/J-1 regulations and OGS policies.
• Stay abreast of school policies and procedures as they affect international students.
• Evaluate complex regulations and apply to individual cases.
• Comply with SEVIS reporting and record keeping requirements.
• Assist as needed with planning and coordinating programs and events.
• Participate in regular OGS meetings and training sessions.

Required: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field; knowledge of SEVIS, F-1 and J-1 student regulations; minimum 2 years’ experience advising on F-1 and/or J-1 student regulations; effective communication skills with people from different cultural backgrounds; computer literacy; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills.

Preferred: Master’s degree in relevant field; 3 or more years relevant experience in F-1 and J-1 student advising (DSO/ARO) in a higher education setting; experience living abroad; familiarity with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Web-based applications, PeopleSoft, fsaAtlas, and Sunapsis; completion of NAFSA F-1 and J-1 Professional Development Programs.

Email a resume and cover letter to Thomas Sirinides, Associate Director for International Student Services, NYU Office of Global Services at ts92@nyu.edu.  Please indicate whether you are interested in a full-time or half-time position.