Part-Time International Student Office (Iso) Assistant

Location: Onsite, Chicago

Job Type: Part-Time

Compensation Range: $17.75 - $18.50 USD Hourly

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

Part-time benefits include a retirement savings plan, education discounts, and publishing discounts.

What You Will Be Doing

Under the direction of the Assistant Dean of International Students, the PTP International Student Office (ISO) Assistant acts as an ISO administrative assistant and serves as a support staff person to the Assistant Dean. The Part Time Professional (PTP) Assistant will support international students during the admission and transition process as well as help to maintain their immigration status with the U.S. Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) through the duration of their time at Moody and potentially through Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for Moody Bible Institute (3 campuses: Chicago, IL; Spokane, WA; and Plymouth, MI).
• Utilize Terra Dotta and SEVP systems to manage student records.
• Advise international students on SEVP and general university matters relating to document processing and immigration regulations from admittance through post-graduation OPT.
• Advise international students on employment, personal, cultural, academic, spiritual and financial matters.
• Provide administrative support in the implementation of daily operations of the office.
• Responsible for assisting students and responding to in-person visits, phone calls, emails, and appointment scheduling.
• Advocate for students regarding unique needs, as well as serve as a resource person in all areas of campus life.
• Maintain, update, and review records in Campus Solutions database to ensure accuracy of student information.
• Assist with the implementation of the International Student Orientation Program, workshops and special events, such as graduation party, flag ceremony, ISO events, etc.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns as needed with faculty, staff and parents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience in intercultural communication and proven ability to work with diverse groups of people
• Detail orientation and commitment to comply with all policies and regulations of SEVP
• Strong customer service and administrative experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent computer skills, including but not limited to proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
• Able to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of the SEVIS system and immigration regulations
• Cross-cultural experience and/or study abroad experience
• Familiarity with Terra Dotta

Work Environment/Conditions

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God's Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant's heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This is a part-time position that is regularly scheduled to work 25 hours a week from Moody's Chicago, IL campus.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Additional Information

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI's Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.