Immigration & Student Success Advisor

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Georgia State University’s International Student Scholar Services department seeks an International Student Advisor to provide in-person and virtual advising on F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations and university policies, using compliance software to document, communicate, and support students. The ISA works with admissions to issue I-20s for new students and manages onboarding communications.

The position includes collaboration across offices, SAVE verification, and helping students meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
• Must meet the federal guidelines for becoming a Designated School Official for Georgia State University.
• Strong understanding of U.S. immigration regulations, especially F-1 and J-1 visa categories.

Responsibilities

• Provide in person student advising related to F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations and University policies and deadlines using Sunapsis to maintain documentation and support.
• Manage alerts and student requests within ISSS' Sunapsis, create/update eforms, stay updated on software functionality.
• Collaborate with admissions offices to issue initial attendance and transfer I-20s for new international students.
• Provide SAVE verification for nonresident aliens admitted to GSU after admission.
• Assist with lawful presence processes and tuition waivers.
• Support international recruitment initiatives and present employment workshops.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Sunapsis

Banner

SEVIS

Job description

Georgia State University’s International Student Scholar Services department seeks an International Student Advisor to provide in-person and virtual advising on F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations and university policies, using compliance software to document, communicate, and support students. The ISA works with admissions to issue I-20s for new students and manages onboarding communications.

The position includes collaboration across offices, SAVE verification, and helping students meet