Advisor - Student Success

Uniglobaltechnologies; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State University is seeking an Advisor for Student Success in Brookings to support international students through advising, compliance guidance, and educational programming focused on engagement and retention. The role requires navigating federal immigration regulations and institutional policies while maintaining student status.

The position is full-time and 12 months, based in Brookings, SD, with collaboration across the Office of International Student and Scholar Engagement to

Qualifications

• Passion for helping students succeed.
• Ability to serve students with an emphasis on the international student population.
• Eligibility for Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) status.
• Eligibility for Designated School Official (DSO) status.
• Ability to provide education regarding federal immigration regulations.
• Ability to support compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through the ongoing maintenance of legal status.
• Assist in safeguarding institutional and student compliance with university, state, and federal mandates.
• Initiate and implement educational programs that support engagement and retention of international students.
• Provide services to potential and current international students and their family members.
• Offer preliminary immigration education through federal regulations.
• Help students remain in compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines.
• Implement educational and social programs for international students.
• Support the mission of International Student and Scholar Engagement.

Skills

Advising

Immigration knowledge

Compliance guidance

Educational programming

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW South Dakota State University is seeking an Advisor for Student Success within the Office of International Student and Scholar Engagement. This full-time, 12-month position supports international students through advising, compliance guidance, and educational programming designed to strengthen student engagement and retention. The role is based in Brookings, South Dakota, and focuses on helping students maintain legal status while navigating university, state, and federal requirements. The Office of International Student and Scholar Engagement serves as a comprehensive resource for international student and scholar services. The position works closely with potential and current students and their family members by providing education related to federal immigration regulations and institutional policies.

Key responsibilities

• Guide students through the ongoing maintenance of legal status
• Assist in safeguarding institutional and student compliance with university, state, and federal mandates
• Initiate and implement educational programs that support the engagement and retention of international students
• Provide services to potential and current international students and their family members
• Offer preliminary immigration advice through education on federal immigration regulations
• Help students remain in compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines
• Implement educational and social programs for international students
• Support the mission of International Student and Scholar Engagement

Requirements

• Passion for helping students succeed
• Ability to serve students with an emphasis on the international student population
• Eligibility for Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) status
• Eligibility for Designated School Official (DSO) status
• Ability to provide education regarding federal immigration regulations
• Ability to support compliance with university, state, and federal guidelines WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student advising roles are essential in helping students navigate academic life, legal requirements, and cultural transitions. By supporting engagement, compliance, and retention, this position contributes to a positive experience for international students while helping the university meet important federal and state responsibilities. The work also strengthens connections between students, scholars, and the broader campus community. Effective advising and programming can improve student success and foster a welcoming international environment.