Global International Student & Scholar Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Arlington, VA seeks an International Student & Scholar Advisor (ISSA) to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, and their dependents. The role delivers accurate nonimmigrant guidance and coordinates with campus partners to maintain status and offer student-centered services.

The ISSA collaborates with OGS leadership to develop programs, provide orientations, and ensure compliance with

Responsibilities

• Advise, counsel, and assist F-1 students, J-1 students, and J-1 scholars to ensure maintenance of nonimmigrant status, employment authorization, and successful acculturation.
• Create, update, and maintain student and scholar records in SEVIS, including reportable events, as required by federal regulations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations, SEVIS procedures, Northeastern academic policies, and OGS policies and procedures to provide timely and comprehensive advising.
• Provide guidance to Northeastern academic departments and key contacts on regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and OGS policies and procedures.
• Advise students on logistical matters, including obtaining a Social Security number and applying for a U.S. driver's license or state ID.
• Liaise with relevant government agencies, including DHS, SEVP, DOS, CBP, and USCIS, regarding student requests, data corrections, and travel.
• Design and/or deliver regulatory training for students, scholars, and colleagues.
• Communicate with academic and co-op/career advisors to support comprehensive international student advising.
• Collaborate with the OGS student support and programming team on orientation and other programming, including the initial review of F and J regulations with new students.
• Contribute to developing, designing, and implementing programs and systems that support and enrich the

Skills

DSO experience

SEVIS knowledge

student advising

regulatory knowledge

cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Northeastern University in Arlington, VA seeks an International Student & Scholar Advisor (ISSA) to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, and their dependents. The role delivers accurate nonimmigrant guidance and coordinates with campus partners to maintain status and offer student-centered services.

The ISSA collaborates with OGS leadership to develop programs, provide orientations, and ensure compliance with