Job Description The percentages listed below might change during critical times and the responsibilities of the advisor include but are not limited to: 45% Advising and Counseling * Serve as the primary advisor for sponsoring agencies, partner schools, students, and university units that work with sponsored students including Jayhawk Semester program participants. * Serve as a resource advisor for on campus services, policies and procedures, especially those relevant to sponsored students and Jayhawk Semester students. * Counsel, advise and consult with international students and scholars on matters related to F-1, J-1 and occasionally other non-immigrant status regulations. * Interpret non-immigrant status regulations, policies and practices for students, scholars, faculty, and staff of the university community. * Provide comprehensive advising and guidance for Jayhawk Semester student program participants, including but not limited to the application process, housing, pre-arrival info, academic advising, personal concerns and immigration advising. * Interact with appropriate government agencies including Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, Social Security Administration and Kansas Department of Revenue (for Kansas Driver's Licenses). 25% Process Documents and Report Data * Facilitate necessary reporting to partner agencies/schools including the ordering and dissemination of transcripts and verification of enrollment for sponsored students. * Coordinate with Student Accounts and Receivables to maintain up-to-date documentation and timely billing processes for sponsored students. * Process data and create immigration documents for F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrants in the Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS), a government database. * Analyze data and report accurate and timely information to SEVIS to maintain Federal compliance requirements. 25% Develop and Implement Programs * Develop and maintain relationships with potential and current sponsors and Jayhawk Semester partners. * Assist in the negotiation of contracts and agreements with sponsors and partners. * Market and recruit to further develop and expand the Jayhawk Semester program * Coordinate and participate in embassy, agency, and school visits. * Provide workshops and presentations for students, scholars, sponsors, university departments and partners. * Inform and encourage targeted populations to attend cultural events and programs. 5% Miscellaneous * Support other projects and populations that KU ISS serves. * Assist the ISS team in daily administrative duties and other designated responsibilities. * Serve on departmental and university-wide committees. Required Qualifications * Master's degree, OR Bachelor's degree plus one (1) year of relevant experience. * One year of experience working in international education and/or living, studying or working abroad as evidenced by application materials. * Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials. * Experience with Microsoft Office Suite to include Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, and/or Excel as demonstrated by application materials. * Experience working with data management systems or applications such as spreadsheets or databases as evidenced by application materials.. Preferred Qualifications * Degree emphasis in International Education, Educational Administration, counseling, English as a Second Language, foreign languages and cultures or other related fields. * Experience advising or counseling students or scholars. * Experience working with sponsors as defined in the job description. * Experience in planning, organizing and implementing workshops, seminars and/or programs. * Strong oral communication skills as evidenced by the interview process. Position Requirements U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident to comply with Federal regulation requirements to be a DSO and ARO (to issue and sign immigration documents).