Job Summary
As the Immigration Clerk, you will provide administrative support for the Office of International Student Services.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Reviewing, evaluating, processing and routing high volumes of student requests and documents for immigration services via web-based information management system
- Documenting important notes and communication exchanges
- Communicating detailed instructions in-person, verbally, and in writing directly to students, parents, peers, supervisors, subordinates, and campus and community constituents
- Reviewing highly detailed academic and government documentation to determine accuracy and completeness, as it relates to each student’s non-immigration visa status
- Adhering to highly detailed business processes to complete routine repetitive tasks
- Strict attention to accuracy and confidentiality at all times
- Observing and consistently adhering to critical deadlines
- Working effectively and efficiently independently, and in a team environment
- Training with other cross-functional teams and being prepared to stand-in as needed to maintain a high level of business continuity within the organization
- Must possess strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize and manage workload, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously
What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma/GED
- 2 years of experience in a clerical or administrative support role
- Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills
- Ability to handle frequent interruptions, balance multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality
- Strong organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
- Computer and related software skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc
- Typing, drafting, filing, data entry, proofreading and editing skills
- Ability to identify routine problems and implement or recommend solutions
What We'd Like You to Know:
- This is a part-time (50% FTE) position
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
- Purdue University is an EO/AA university
Career Stream
Administrative and Operational Support 2
Pay Band S035
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Job Code #20002330
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/
*Effective August 1, Purdue implemented a new background screen policy: any internal transfer will receive a new background screen if one has not been run within the last year.
Why Purdue?
Purdue University is a place where every role contributes to the pursuit of excellence, innovation, and community impact. As part of the Indianapolis team, you’ll help drive Purdue’s continued growth and success—supporting leaders who are advancing research, education, and engagement in Indiana and beyond. Here, your talent and initiative will be valued, and your work will make a difference every day.
Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.
EO
Purdue University is an EO/EA University.