DSO & Global Student Advisor: Immigration & Support

Berklee College of Music; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

403(b) retirement match

Tuition assistance

Generous PTO

Job summary

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks an International Student Advisor to manage a 600-student global caseload, applying F-1 regulations as a DSO. You’ll provide immigration advising, support SEVIS reporting, and coordinate with ISS on student services, travel, and program extensions.

This role emphasizes holistic student support, orientation programming, and collaboration with faculty and staff to foster intercultural learning across Berklee’s diverse community.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency required by federal law.
• Bachelor's degree and related experience in International Education or Student Affairs.
• Strong intercultural competency and ability to facilitate discussions for non-native speakers.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply F-1 regulations for individual student situations.
• Maintain SEVIS reporting and data accuracy in ISSM and SIS (Colleague/PowerCampus).
• Counsel students on immigration needs, OPT/CPT, travel validation, and program extensions.
• Support non-immigration aspects: cultural adjustment, finances, career development.
• Plan and execute international student orientation and cultural transition workshops.

Skills

Intercultural competency

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

Discussion facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SEVIS

ISSM

Colleague

PowerCampus

Job description

Berklee College of Music in Boston seeks an International Student Advisor to manage a 600-student global caseload, applying F-1 regulations as a DSO. You’ll provide immigration advising, support SEVIS reporting, and coordinate with ISS on student services, travel, and program extensions.

This role emphasizes holistic student support, orientation programming, and collaboration with faculty and staff to foster intercultural learning across Berklee’s diverse community.