Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs)

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rhode Island (Kingston, RI) seeks an Advisor for International Student Services to support students and scholars with F/J status, handling immigration guidance, SEVIS management, and campus resource navigation. The role offers a hybrid schedule on hire and opportunities for professional engagement.

Under the Director's supervision, you will liaise with DHS/SEVP/DOS/USCIS, deliver workshops, and collaborate with campus partners to ensure compliance and smooth onboarding for new

Responsibilities

• Advise, counsel, and assist F-1 students and J-1 students and scholars on maintaining non-immigrant status and employment authorization.
• Create, update, and maintain SEVIS records and reportable events as required by federal regulations.
• Assist with obtaining SSN and driver’s license/state ID and provide logistical guidance.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations, SEVIS procedures, and university policies.
• Liaise with DHS, SEVP, DOS, CBP, and USCIS regarding student requests and data fixes.
• Design and deliver regulatory workshops for international students, scholars, and colleagues.
• Coordinate with academic services and orientation teams on immigration compliance for new students.
• Collaborate with the ISSS onboarding team to support comprehensive student onboarding.

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs)

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SF02224

Job Title

Job Title Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs)

Position Number

Position Number 109656

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Position Type Professional Staff

Union

Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $68,000

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department

Department International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/30/2026. Applications received after 10/30/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI : The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION WILL BE A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIRE .
POSITION SUMMARY :
Under the supervision of the Director, provide advising services to international students and scholars with F/J non-immigrant status on immigration and employment regulations, university resources and personal/cultural matters. Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Advise, counsel, and assist F-1 students, J-1 students, and J-1 scholars to ensure maintenance of their non-immigrant status, employment authorization, U.S. culture, academic, social, personal adjustment, etc.

Create, update, and maintain student and scholar records in SEVIS to include reportable events as required by federal regulations.

Advise students on logistical matters including obtaining a social security number and applying for a U.S. driver’s license/state ID.

Maintain up to date knowledge of federal regulations, SEVIS procedures, university academic policies and procedures to provide timely and comprehensive advising.

Liaise with relevant government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the Department of State (DOS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding student requests, data fixes, and travel.

Design and/or deliver regulatory workshops for international students, scholars, and relevant colleagues.

Communicate with academic and co-op/career advisors to support comprehensive international student advising.

Collaborate with university academic services and programming support team on orientation programming as it pertains to immigration compliance and the initial review of F and J regulations with new students.

Cross train and coordinate with the International Enrollment Management team to develop and implement a comprehensive student onboarding support