Job Description

Bard College seeks an International Student Advisor to join the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS). The position supports international students and serves an integral role as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) by interpreting complex federal immigration regulations and providing high-level guidance to our international student community.

This is a full-time, exempt, 12 month-per-year position based on the Bard College campus in Annandale-on-Hudson. The International Student Advisor reports to the Director of Visa and Immigration Services.

About Bard:

Bard College’s main campus is in Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y., with 1,900 undergraduate students; the College also includes multiple graduate programs. The 1,000-acre campus sits along the Hudson River and offers the Fisher Performing Arts Center, and Hessel Museum of Art, and is the home of the Bard Prison Initiative, the largest college-degree-granting prison education program in the U.S. The Bard Network also includes several Bard High School Early Colleges across the country as well as international campuses and partnerships. Bard College is a private institution working in the public interest. Bard faculty and staff lead their students by example, building upon the existing network of boundary-breaking programs focused on rethinking who can and should be included in a liberal arts education.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 visa program and as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 exchange visitor program.
• Assist international students regarding visa applications, travel, employment authorization and status maintenance.
• Issue and update immigration documents (Form I-20, DS-2019) and report changes in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (or SEVIS) in accordance with federal regulations.
• Monitor and document student enrollment status, address updates, and maintain documents and SEVIS records in compliance with federal regulations.
• Assist with orientations, info sessions, and general communications related to international students.
• Plan and coordinate events, activities, and programs that promote intercultural exchange and community engagement in collaboration with office colleagues.
• Provide referrals to campus and community resources
• Respond to inquiries from students, families, and external partners in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s preferred
• Two years of experience advising students as a Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer
• As mandated by federal regulations, U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence is required to be a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) to obtain approval to access the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
• Experience with Terra Dotta ISSS preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Professional demeanor with the ability to use discretion in handling confidential student immigration matters
• Ability to interpret and effectively communicate regulations, policies and procedures
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Detail oriented with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to communicate and build effective relationships in a diverse college community.

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter, resume and the contact information for three references to Interfolio by following this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/182880

Compensation: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

This salary range reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting. Salary decisions are dependent on several factors, including but not limited to, market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate, as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits Overview:

We are pleased to offer our full-time employees an excellent benefit package which includes; multiple health insurance options; TIAA retirement plans; generous vacation, sick, and personal time; and more. To learn more about employee benefits and eligibility at Bard College, please visit https://www.bard.edu/humanresources/benefits/

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental, or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information.

Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.