International Faculty and Scholar Adviser

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title International Faculty and Scholar Adviser

Job Category URA-AFT Administrative Department International Student and Scholar Services Overview

Rutgers Global is the university-wide international affairs office, serving all three campuses and RBHS. Rutgers Global promotes and advances Rutgers as a globally engaged institution through study and service-learning abroad programs, immigration processing and academic support services to international students and scholars, international partnership facilitation, and design and support of on-campus events that address global topics and create cross-cultural social networks.

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), one of the offices of Rutgers Global, serves more than 8000 international students and over 1400 international faculty and scholars, with numbers growing steadily each year. In addition, ISSS clients include diverse academic, research and administrative units of the University that enroll and/or employ international students and faculty and scholars.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an International Faculty and Scholar Advisor for the Office of International Student and Scholar Services. Reporting to the Executive Director for International Faculty and Scholar Services, the International Faculty and Scholar Services Adviser shares responsibility for administering Rutgers University's J-1 Exchange Visitor Program and preparing and filing H-1B petitions.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

Confers with and advises academic and research units on visa sponsorship regulations, policies and procedures and supports the Executive Director for Faculty and Scholar Services in other responsibilities related to the legal employment of foreign nationals at Rutgers.

Serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 program matters and to be able to advise on routine immigration matters and federal regulations pertaining to J-1, H-1B and other employment-based visa types.

Participates in special projects involving Sunapsis, cross-cultural programming, Employment of Foreign Nationals workshops, Sunapsis trainings, and meets with campus partners as needed, on matters relating to international faculty and scholars.

Participates as a full member of ISSS professional team in developing, administering, and evaluating ISSS's overall operation and programming.

Position Status Full Time Hours Per Week Daily Work Shift Work Arrangement

This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

FLSA Exempt Grade 05 Position Salary Annual Minimum Salary 58867.000 Annual Mid Range Salary 73298.000 Annual Maximum Salary 87729.000 Standard Hours 37.50 Union Description URA-AFT Administrative Payroll Designation PeopleSoft Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https: // finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health- insurance.

Seniority Unit Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree in social sciences, foreign languages or other field directly related to working with international students or scholars, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and an interest in international education, understanding of cross-cultural differences, scholar or student advising in a higher education institution as well as strong organizational and time management skills; good communication; and computer literacy.

A minimum of two years of professional experience is needed to perform successfully in the job, preferably related to global education, higher education, and/or immigration-related field, with an emphasis on customer/client services.

Certifications/Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must have personal or professional experience with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion as well as familiarity with J-1 and H-1B requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Some additional graduate study.

Two years of professional experience in a similar or related position in higher education or in an immigration law office.

Experience working with J-1, H-1B, and/or Permanent Residence categories.

Experience living and/or working abroad.

Knowledge of one or more foreign languages.

Employment experience in a college or university environment.

Experience working with Sunapsis (or other batch SEVIS program) or immigration case management software.

Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment

Standing, sitting, walking, talking or hearing.

No special vision requirements.

Must be able to lift or exert up to 25 pounds.

Special Conditions

To comply with federal law in performing necessary duties pertaining to J-1 matters, the incumbent must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident for certification as an “Alternate Responsible Officer" (U.S. Department of State). Candidate must respect and exercise full confidentiality as appropriate.

Multiple vacancies.

May require occasional travel to other Rutgers campuses (Newark or Camden) and some evening and weekend hours for special programs.

Posting Details

Posting Number 23ST2237

Posting Open Date 08/24/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants Regional Campus Rutgers University-New Brunswick Home Location Campus College Ave (RU-New Brunswick) City New Brunswick State NJ Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre- employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 60.1.35 Immunization Policy for Rutgers Employees and Prospective Employees, Rutgers University requires all prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to receive an updated (bivalent) vaccine dose. Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: https:// uhr.rutgers.edu/non- discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

Do you have a bachelor's degree in social sciences, foreign languages or other field directly related to working with international students or scholars, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that demonstrates knowledge and an interest in international education, understanding of cross-cultural differences, scholar or student advising in a higher education institution as well as strong organizational and time management skills; good communication; and computer literacy?

Yes

No

Do you have a minimum of two years of professional experience preferably related to global education, higher education, and/or immigration-related field, with an emphasis on customer/client services?

Yes

No

Rutgers and Rutgers Global are committed to promoting and maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture and expect the staff members to actively contribute to this mission. Please briefly explain what diversity means to you, and why it is important.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents