Fordham University

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

Location 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 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.

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

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