Advising Specialist & Registrar (DSO) – Student Success

Lake Erie College; Painesville (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Erie College seeks an Assistant Registrar, Advising Specialist to provide comprehensive undergraduate advising and academic monitoring. The role includes acting as a DSO, maintaining student records, and supporting SEVIS compliance.

You will work with international students, assist with degree audits and ceremonies, and coordinate with faculty and other offices to promote student success. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s preferred and Jenzabar experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in academic advising, counseling, or student affairs.
• Experience with high school/undergraduate students in an educational setting.
• Experience using student information systems; Jenzabar preferred.
• Advising international students and familiarity with immigration regulations.
• Knowledge of NCAA eligibility rules; athletics experience a plus.
• Growth mindset and strong teamwork ethic.
• Creative, strategic, and problem-solving mindset with humor.

Responsibilities

• Advises incoming freshman and undeclared majors.
• Maintains advising records and oversees student registration.
• Maintains the advising module in Jenzabar EX and J1 Web.
• Coordinates the placement and waiver process.
• Assists faculty with the advising process.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and manages SEVIS reporting.
• Counsels F-1 students on course loads, CPT/OPT, and maintaining legal status.
• Reviews international financial documents and issues I-20 forms.
• Collaborates with campus departments on international student compliance.
• Maintains degree audits and degree tree with Registrar.
• Assists with academic ceremonies and orientation.
• Performs general office duties and supports FERPA compliance.

Skills

Academic advising

Counseling

Student affairs

International student advising

FERPA

Degree planning

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Jenzabar EX

J1 Web

Job description

Lake Erie College seeks an Assistant Registrar, Advising Specialist to provide comprehensive undergraduate advising and academic monitoring. The role includes acting as a DSO, maintaining student records, and supporting SEVIS compliance.

You will work with international students, assist with degree audits and ceremonies, and coordinate with faculty and other offices to promote student success. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a Master’s preferred and Jenzabar experience advantageous.