INTERNATIONAL SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE
Full Time
Milwaukee, WI 53201
$40,000 - $45,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Position Type Non-Teaching Academic Staff Appointment Type Fixed Renewable Pay Basis Annual Salary Grade 18 FLSA Status Exempt Percent 100% Posting Type Staff UWM Description
UWM’s Center for International Education (CIE) develops, promotes and implements international education initiatives for students, faculty and staff, and our community. Within CIE, International Student and Scholar Services makes a vital contribution to the university’s research, diversity, and teaching missions by focusing on international student admissions and immigration advising, as well as visa sponsorship for the university’s non-U.S. citizen faculty, researchers, and visiting scholars. Job Summary
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is Wisconsin’s second-largest university, with a unique dual mission of access and research to provide high-quality education for students from all backgrounds. UWM is one of 146 top research universities recognized as “R1” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Along with its main campus in Milwaukee, UWM has branch campuses in Waukesha and Washington County.
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
School/College/Division Description
UWM celebrates, values and promotes the diverse voices and experiences of its students and employees and our community partners. We believe diversity enriches and strengthens our institution. UWM is committed to providing equitable access to opportunities for students and employees from every background. We aspire to create a campus climate that is welcoming to all. Learn more here: https://uwm.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/about-dei/
At UWM, we share motivation to learn and to excel. We value unique perspectives and possess talent and desire to nurture ideas that make global impact. The comforts and connections of a major metropolitan city meet the resources and expertise of a world-class research institution at UW-Milwaukee. The Princeton Review named UWM a Best Midwestern university based on overall academic excellence and student reviews.
UWM’s Center for International Education (CIE) develops, promotes and implements international education initiatives for students, faculty and staff, and our community. Within CIE, International Student and Scholar Services makes a vital contribution to the university’s research, diversity, and teaching missions by focusing on international student admissions and immigration advising, as well as visa sponsorship for the university’s non-U.S. citizen faculty, researchers, and visiting scholars.
The UWM Center for International Education seeks a full-time (100% FTE) International Services Representative (Immigration Processing Coordinator) to review and evaluate financial documents and communicate with admitted students and academic departments about required proof of funding.
This individual will also:
- Issue initial I-20
- Ensure accurate arrival data for government compliance
- Communicate with newly admitted students about the arrival process
- Provide assistance with Change-of-Status applications
- Manage deferral process for visa documentation
- Participate in Virtual Sessions for Newly Admitted International Students
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Citizen or PR to serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Official (ARO)
- Strong ability to create written communication that is informative and clear as demonstrated in the cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications
- 2 years of experience working in an academic environment
- Experience working with diverse student populations
- 2+ years’ experience working with international students
- Strong computer skills using PC Platforms and databases
- Experience with PeopleSoft, SEVIS and/or Terra Dotta
- Experience with institutional and/or regulatory compliance
- Experience with financial documents
As part of UWM’s commitment to supporting the success of our team members through positive experiences, employees are provided with Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life. UWM offers a comprehensive benefits package and contributes towards the cost of several benefit plans. Employees with a qualifying position also receive an
extensive leave package including vacation, sick leave (with no expiration), personal holiday, and paid legal holidays. Please visit this link to view summary benefits information. (Compensation figures are for example purposes only.)
UWM
Benefits to Benefit You and Your Life
Application Instructions
Completed application materials must include a letter of application addressing educational and professional level work experience and knowledge as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications as listed above; A professional resume; and A document listing the names and contact information for three professional references.
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualification
Application Deadline 05/21/2023
In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate’s application materials whether they meets any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualification
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