Practical Training Advisor

Practical Training Advisor

Reston, Virginia

 

Summary

The Practical Training Advisor is responsible for overseeing all practical training processes at Trine University. The Practical Training Advisor works with international students to assist them in practical training opportunities offered to international students with F-1 visas, including Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT). This individual manages all practical training e-form requests, monitors practical training authorizations in SEVIS, and oversees the required enrollment for the CPT internship course. Additionally, this position assists students by serving as a Designated School Official (DSO).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Advise F-1 international students on matters related to practical training.
  • Process CPT & OPT applications and e-form requests.
  • Communicate practical training processes, procedures, and regulations with international students.
  • Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
  • Process F-1 international student employment authorization requests including I-20s.
  • Advise students on immigration status related information.
  • Work with the Office of International Services staff on practical training inquires and education.
  • Ensure students enrolled in CPT are registered for the CPT internship course each semester.
  • Provide students with practical training related documents when requested.
  • Oversee the practical training email inbox.
  • Stay up-to-date on government updates for international students.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred and experience with international student relations preferred.

Outstanding Benefits

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

  • Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
  • Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
  • Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
  • Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Apply

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer.  Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.