Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Foreign National Information System Coordinator is responsible for creating and maintaining foreign national employee records in the Foreign National Information System (FNIS), communicating with foreign nationals regarding FNIS data entry, and working with WashU departments on matters related to foreign national hiring and onboarding.

Additional responsibilities include assistance with ITIN applications, responding to tax filing questions, and informational webinars for international students and scholars as well as WashU staff.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead the Foreign National Information System (FNIS) procedures within the Office for International Student and Scholars (OISS).
• Create and process foreign national records in FNIS and Workday as well as update and maintain records as necessary.
• Follow-up with students and scholars on completion of FNIS records and corrections to records.
• Serve as a university resource for FNIS matters. Respond to general email and phone inquiries related to foreign national taxation from students, scholars, and employees. Support university departments in assisting foreign nationals. Collaborate with the university’s Tax Department and Payroll Services to ensure consistent reporting.
• Answer FNIS questions from students, scholars, HR, Payroll Services, and colleagues.
• Prepare and lead programs (workshops, appointments) related to FNIS.
• Assess programming and communication and make changes to improve services.
• Work with the Office for International Student Engagement (OISE) to support students with tax season questions.
• May perform other duties as needed.

Working Conditions:

​Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Experience In Higher Education, Human Resources, Payroll, Taxes, Or Immigration. (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:

• Designated School Official within six months of start date. Per U.S. federal regulations, must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and provide proof of status for DSO status. 
• Direct experience in a human resources, payroll, or international tax/immigration environment or equivalent relevant experience and a willingness to undertake appropriate training to obtain specialized skills.
• Experience with foreign national payroll processing and tax treaty analysis.
• Tax Navigator experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Accounting, M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration

Certifications:

Certified Payroll Professional - American Payroll Association, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants 

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Confidential Data Handling, Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, High Accuracy, High Reliability, International Payroll, International Taxes, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Organizing, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Resilience Under Pressure, Service Oriented, Tax Analysis, Tax Preparation, Tax Regulations, Teamwork, Workday, Working Independently, Workplace Productivity, Written Communication

Grade

G09-H

Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with oth