International Students and Scholars Assistant

Position Title:

International Students and Scholars Assistant

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree.
Basic knowledge of rules and regulations pertaining to international students and scholars in the U.S.
Experience supporting international employees and/or students in a higher education setting. 
Familiarity with nonresident income tax procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, Workday(or similar HCM system), and/or Sunapsis.

Job Description:

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise supports individuals through their academic or employment journey? Are you looking for a role that offers a wide variety of tasks and challenges every day?

If so, The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) at Iowa State University (ISU) seeks applicants for an International Students and Scholars Assistant position in its Scholar and Employment Unit (SEU)!

What You'll Do:

• Prepare Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) and related forms for international employees

• Provide nonresident income tax information and tax return preparation assistance

• Serve as back-up for international scholar and employee check-in sessions

• Assemble information and documentation required to draft H-1B temporary worker immigration petitions

• Participate in the development and maintenance of workflow e-forms and automated case management checklists

• Maintain the SEU’s portion of the ISSO Website

• Develop, distribute, and maintain resources for international scholars, employees, visitors, and their university units

• Assist with assessment of the SEU’s programs and services

• Manage the SEU’s dedicated e-mail address

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

About the ISSO Scholar and Employment Unit:

The ISSO Scholar and Employment Unit applies a broad range of specialized immigration expertise to bring international faculty, staff, postdocs, and visiting scholars to campus. We serve international scholars and student workers throughout their time at Iowa State University, as well as provide tailored immigration and employment guidance to the university departments and units that host and employ members of ISU’s international community. For more information about the ISSO, please visit: https://isso.dso.iastate.edu/

Level Guidelines
• Career-level position demonstrating proficiency and knowledge of related competencies
• Works under direct to general supervision and may receive guidance on more complex assignments
• Follows established procedures for work assignments, and completes assignments which are semi-routine and may be atypical in nature
• Applies thorough knowledge to respond to inquiries and requests
• Able to resolve most problems and issues and respond to requests without escalation
• Provides guidance to students
• May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS805

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

June 11, 2025

Posting Close Date:

June 24, 2025