Curricular Practical Training (Cpt) Advisor - Reston, Virginia

Curricular Practical Training (CPT) AdvisorReston, Virginia Summary

The Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Advisor is responsible for overseeing CPT at Trine University. The CPT Advisor works with international students to assist them in enrolling in CPT. This individual also manages all CPT processes. Additionally, this position assists students by serving as a Designated School Official (DSO).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Process international student requests including I-20s.
• Advise students on immigration status related information.
• Ensure students enrolled in CPT are registered for the CPT course each semester.
• Work with the Director of Advising and Student Success on the adding and dropping of CPT courses.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Process Curricular Practical Training (CPT) applications.
• Oversee the CPT email inbox.
• Provide students with CPT related documents when requested.
• Work with the International Student Support Specialist on OPT student requests.
• Communicate CPT processes and procedures with international students.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Advise international students on matters relating to Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
• Stay up-to-date on government updates for international students.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Preferred

• Experience with international student relations.

Outstanding Benefits

Benefits

Some benefits offered include

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.

• 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
• Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 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
• 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.