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Summary of Job Duties:
The International Student Advisor will serve as a Designated School
Official (DSO) to advise non-immigrant students and their dependents on
immigration-related matters; facilitate educational programming for
students and the University community; assist with institutional record
keeping and reporting requirements for Homeland Security; welcome
international students and their families to the University of Arkansas
through pre-arrival orientations, arrival services, communication, and
orientation; and cultivate a sense of belonging among the international
community on campus.\
Individuals hired into this position must be able to show United States
citizenship or United States permanent resident status, per federal
regulation.\
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job
duty. In addition, the ability to create and maintain collegial,
harmonious working relationships with others is imperative.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited institution of higher
education
At least two years of full-time professional experience which
provides skills applicable to advising students, understanding and
applying federal regulations, and/or inspecting and maintaining
student documents
Preferred Qualifications:
Master\'s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in
international education or a related field
International education experience such as study abroad, international
student/scholar office, and/or outreach to the international community
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Skills to thrive in a multicultural environment
Skills to teach complex information to non-native English speakers using
audio and visual tools in interpersonal and group settings
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Computer skills in Microsoft Office and Oracle products
Ability to read and understand federal regulations and apply them to
individual circumstances
Ability to advocate for students at the institution and in the community
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional
References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents:
Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Audra Johnston, Associate Director of Int\'l Students and Scholars,
audra@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of
Arkansas System Career Site
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus
community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered
for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check
and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also
be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR)
check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the
position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication
or adverse financial history information alone sh all not disqualify an
applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the
position. Background check information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high
quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display
practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds inclusion,
opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the
Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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