Global Student Success Advisor (Hybrid)

Westcliff University; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Westcliff University seeks an International Student Success Advisor (ISSA) to guide international students from enrollment through graduation. The ISSA blends academic advising, immigration guidance, and student engagement to promote persistence and cultural adjustment in a hybrid work environment.

This role requires knowledge of F-1 regulations, strong communication, and ability to collaborate across campus to ensure compliance and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience advising international students strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of SEVIS or F-1 compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic advising to international students from enrollment through graduation.
• Explain academic progress, university policies, and immigration requirements.
• Monitor student progress and identify at-risk students for outreach.
• Coordinate with DSOs and other offices to maintain SEVIS compliance where needed.
• Support cultural adjustment, health insurance, time management, and financial literacy.
• Lead or assist workshops and orientations on status maintenance and success strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty, Registrar, and Student Affairs to align academic progress with immigration requirements.
• Participate in student engagement events to foster community belonging.

Skills

F-1 regulations

Cross-cultural communication

Student advising

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CRM platforms

Student information systems

Google Workspace

Job description

Westcliff University seeks an International Student Success Advisor (ISSA) to guide international students from enrollment through graduation. The ISSA blends academic advising, immigration guidance, and student engagement to promote persistence and cultural adjustment in a hybrid work environment.

This role requires knowledge of F-1 regulations, strong communication, and ability to collaborate across campus to ensure compliance and student success.