Job Description

The International Student Advisor specializing in Practical Training (employment benefits) in the capacity of a Designated School Official (DSO) is a primary resource to international students for issues related to legal requirements concerning Optional Practical Training, Curricular Practical Training, STEM OPT extensions, data corrections, I-983 and I-765 review, and Cap Gap procedures. In this role, you will manage processes, data collection, and informational components as required by SEVIS, keep abreast of federal regulations, policies and procedures governing all aspects of OPT and CPT and work together with Colleges and the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars as needed. This is a full-time hybrid position requiring the successful candidate to be physically on campus 1-2 days per week.What You'll Be Doing:Serve as a primary resource to international students for issues related to legal requirements concerning Optional Practical Training, Curricular Practical Training, STEM OPT extensions, H-1B change of status, DHS data and system corrections, and Cap Gap proceduresManage and refine the processes, data collection, and informational components as required by SEVISKeep abreast of federal regulations governing all aspects of OPT and CPTServe as part of ISS team in ensuring university compliance with federal regulationsRepresent the ISS at pertinent events planned in tandem with Purdue Alumni Association for international student alumniWork with the Center for Career Opportunities for the development of employment and career counseling seminars and workshops geared toward the needs of international students