Senior Student Advisor, Global Fairfield

Department: Global Fairfield

Primary Work Location: Fairfield CT

Direct Supervisor: Director – Fairfield Office

Under the supervision of the AVP Global Strategy, this positions provides support for study abroad programs and international student services. This position advises students about approved study abroad programs, processes information and updates for international student visa support, and works with the Global Fairfield team to communicate appropriate information to students, parents, faculty and staff on internal procedures related to the development and implementation of application, admissions and communications procedures.  S/he will represent the university through campus visits, study abroad fairs, regional NAFSA meetings and other relevant events. This position may also advise non-Fairfield students for select programs.

Evenings and/or weekends to participate on campus events and occasional national business travel.

- Previous experience serving as DSO/ARO; US citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required for professional practice as a Designated School Official.

- Skills in judgment and decision-making, problem solving, identifying measures to improve processes and/or services.

- Demonstrated multicultural competencies; successful experience working with international populations.

- Knowledge of Terra Dotta software and Student Information systems

- Demonstrated attention to detail.

- Effective verbal communication and presentation skills.

- Ability to multitask and perform duties in a busy, fast-pace environment.

- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

1. Advises students about approved study abroad programs, and communicates appropriate information to partners, students and parents.

2. Supports students through the study abroad cycle from inquiry to re-entry through regular and systematic. communication using electronic, face-to-face and small group format.

3. Reviews applications for compliance with Fairfield and Partner University’s study abroad admissions criteria.

4. Communicates effectively with students, parents and Fairfield University faculty, staff and administrators about important deadlines, requirements and other relevant information regarding the study abroad experience.

5. Participates in promotional visits to dormitories, classrooms, and student clubs and collaborates on the planning and implementation of the Accepted Students Day, Study Abroad Fair, First Friday, Majors/Minors Fair, etc.

6. Monitors and conducts follow up on compliance with study abroad travel log.

1. Advises international students in F-1 and J-1 status on a wide range of immigration related matters and other support issues including employment documents and processes, and travel requirements.

3. Maintains visa records and updates visa support systems.

4. Performs assigned DSO/ARO support functions. Interprets complex federal immigration regulations and researches responses before providing advice to students and administration on complex situations affecting enrollment, employment, travel, family and personal issues. These include regulations established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of State (DOS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Social Security Administration (SSA) 

Collaborates closely with co-workers on this process including attending regular Procedures meetings, ensuring individual deadlines are met, and accomplishing assigned outcomes.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain, and should not be interpreted as containing, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. 
 

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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Eligible employees may receive health, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and other benefits according to institutional policy. Fairfield University Benefits