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Academic Consultant, International Affairs

Classification Information

International Affairs
International Affairs is responsible for serving the universitys international community, providing interpretation, and counseling to international students, employees and campus partners on visas and immigration laws, governmental regulations affecting immigration, social security, consular processing, and other statutory and regulatory rules to ensure compliance. May advise and provide counseling to students and others on matters pertaining to cross-cultural adjustment, academic, and financial concerns.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 4
Advanced: These positions require an elevated level of experience and education, act independently, and provide team leadership and mentorship.
A - Academic Administration
Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Academic Consultant for International Affairs provides advanced-level guidance and expertise in supporting the academic and personal needs of the university's international student community. This role involves advising students on a range of complex issues related to visas, immigration laws, social security, and other regulatory requirements to ensure full compliance with both university policies and government regulations. Additionally, the Academic Consultant works closely with faculty, staff, and campus partners to address and support cross-cultural adjustment, academic success, and financial matters, ensuring that international students receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique needs. In this advanced, individual contributor role, the Academic Consultant acts as a subject matter expert, providing strategic recommendations and insights on international student services and academic programming. They are expected to exercise a high degree of autonomy and initiative, mentoring and training junior staff while fostering collaboration across departments. The Academic Consultant will also contribute to the development of policies and best practices that enhance the university's international student experience, ensuring a smooth and inclusive transition for students, while staying abreast of regulatory changes that affect their academic and immigration status.