DSO Immigration Advisor for International Students (Remote)

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Designated School Official (DSO) to support international students by managing immigration status, advising on CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, and ensuring compliance with SEVIS and FERPA.

The role involves collaboration with campus partners, issuing I-20s, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to orientation and outreach efforts. Remote/Hybrid eligible with day shifts; bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Pre-Law, Higher Education or a related field.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident as required by federal regulations for certification as a Designated School Official (DSO).

Responsibilities

• Liaises with campus partners, schools and others to ensure all admitted international students are batched from Salesforce and Banner into the International Student & Scholar Management (ISSM) system.
• Serves as a DSO responsible for issuing initial, extension, and change-of-level Form I-20s and entering accurate information in the SEVIS system, including assisting with timely SEVIS registration.
• Advises F-1 international students on minimum course enrollment, on- and off-campus employment, CPT, OPT and STEM OPT.
• Navigates and integrates information from multiple databases, file storage systems and software programs while adhering to FERPA.
• Keeps up-to-date on current issues affecting international student mobility, especially Department of State bulletins, SEVP and USCIS.
• Assists with international student orientation, workshops and other events.
• Drafts and revises flyers, forms, e-newsletter content and web content.
• Conducts daily correspondence with students and UAB partners to answer questions regarding I-20 issuance, program cost, extension needs, travel issues, arrival at UAB and orientation.
• Helps compile data and reports, and presents information at UAB campus partner meetings, and/or state and regional international educator conferences as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in International Studies, Pre-Law, Higher Education or a related field

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Designated School Official (DSO) to support international students by managing immigration status, advising on CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, and ensuring compliance with SEVIS and FERPA.

The role involves collaboration with campus partners, issuing I-20s, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to orientation and outreach efforts. Remote/Hybrid eligible with day shifts; bachelor’s degree and 2 years of related experience required.