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International Student Affairs

The International Student Support Adviser serves as a designated school official and as an Alternate Responsible Officer as authorized by the United States Department of State for University sponsored exchange visitor students and their dependents. This position advises students on a broad range of regulatory matters and maintains and updates student information in appropriate systems.

• Advise international students on Penn State policies and immigration and other regulatory issues as well as financial, social, cultural, personal, and academic issues
• Determine eligibility of international students’ requests regarding visa status and eligibility; may review other information/requests for extension programs, F-2 dependents, curricular practical training, optional practical training, reduced course load, and other benefits of immigration status
• Analyze and resolve complex immigration issues to support students' statuses while studying in the United States
• Interact with agencies including the Social Security Administration, Department of Motor Vehicles, etc., to support students seeking visa-related benefits
• Maintain and update student information in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and other complex database systems in order to meet SEVIS compliance
• Advise other departmental staff, faculty, and administrators regarding maintaining compliance in relation to international student issues
• Conduct immigration related workshops for faculty, staff, and students on various topics
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 6
• Minimum – $42,100.00
• MidPoint – $51,600.00
• Maximum – $61,000.00