Job Description
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Position SummaryUnder the supervision of an Assistant Director for International Student Services, the International Student Adviser I advises on basic rights and responsibilities under the immigration laws of the United States; advises international students on immigration matters related to their stay at Columbia University; acts as Designated School Official (DSO) to issue required U.S. government documents to international students; assists in streamlining and improving ISSO processes and services; collaborates with staff, schools, departments and outside organizations (including vendors) to plan and coordinate collaborative events as needed. Performs all other duties as assigned
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Triages incoming inquiries/requests by email and/or phone and responds as needed to general and specific questions from new or current international students and their academic departmentsBachelor's Degree (in Liberal Arts, Management, Communications, or Education) and/or equivalent related experience
Experience
Two years experience as DSO in a higher education setting advising on federal F-1 immigration regulations and SEVIS
