Global Student & Scholar Advisor (DSO/ARO) - Hybrid

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

The International Services Office at George Washington University seeks an International Student and Scholar Advisor to manage F-1 and J-1 immigration responsibilities. You will sign immigration forms, issue I-20s/DS-2019s, advise on immigration matters, and support orientation and onboarding for international students and scholars.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree, have strong English and cross-cultural skills, and experience with SEVIS and higher education advising.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree conferred by the start date.
• Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, handle a large workload, and multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.
• Commitment to client confidentiality and strong service orientation.
• Experience as a PDSO, DSO, RO and/or ARO is desired.
• Significant practical experience with international students and scholar advising (F, J, H-1B) at institutions of higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an official DSO (for F-1 students) and/or ARO (for J-1 exchange visitors).
• Review, process, and issue immigration documents such as I-20s and DS-2019s.
• Recommending changes in practice and policy related to data and record-keeping when appropriate.
• Maintaining appropriate confidential files.
• Assisting in planning and implementing orientation programs for new international students and scholars, including the preparation of pre-arrival information, orientation sessions, and programs to assist students in their ongoing adjustment to the University and to the U.S.
• Oversees the maintenance of student files, ensuring timely and accurate updates to student records in the SEVIS system.

Skills

English proficiency

Cross-cultural communication

Confidentiality & privacy

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field

Tools

SEVIS

Job description

The International Services Office at George Washington University seeks an International Student and Scholar Advisor to manage F-1 and J-1 immigration responsibilities. You will sign immigration forms, issue I-20s/DS-2019s, advise on immigration matters, and support orientation and onboarding for international students and scholars.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree, have strong English and cross-cultural skills, and experience with SEVIS and higher education advising.