International Admissions Specialist/Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College seeks an International Admissions Specialist/Advisor to assist prospective and current international students through admissions and enrollment, ensuring compliance with federal immigration regulations and college policies.

The role coordinates onboarding activities and maintains accurate student records. The position emphasizes student-centered guidance, domicile determination, and collaboration with multiple college departments to support enrollment,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal immigration regulations for international students.
• Ability to review international admissions applications and determine Form I-20 eligibility.
• Ability to maintain accurate SEVIS records.
• Ability to advise students on immigration status and enrollment procedures.
• Ability to coordinate onboarding activities for international students.

Responsibilities

• Provide admissions services and guidance to prospective and current international students.
• Review international student applications.
• Determine eligibility for issuance of Forms I-20.
• Maintain required student records in SEVIS.
• Advise students on immigration status requirements and enrollment procedures.
• Coordinate international student orientation and onboarding activities.
• Collaborate with college departments to support student enrollment, success, and retention.

Skills

SEVIS knowledge

Student advising

Immigration compliance

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration across departments

Tools

SEVIS system

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is seeking an International Admissions Specialist/Advisor to support prospective and current international students through the admissions and enrollment process. This role focuses on delivering student-centered guidance while ensuring compliance with federal immigration regulations, state domicile requirements, and college policies. The position also supports student success by coordinating onboarding activities and maintaining accurate student records.

Key responsibilities

• Provide admissions services and guidance to prospective and current international students


• Review international student applications


• Determine eligibility for issuance of Forms I-20


• Maintain required student records in SEVIS


• Advise students on immigration status requirements and enrollment procedures


• Assist with domicile determinations and appeals


• Coordinate international student orientation and onboarding activities


• Collaborate with college departments to support student enrollment, success, and retention


• Ensure compliance with applicable federal immigration regulations, state domicile laws, and college policies

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal immigration regulations related to international students


• Ability to review international admissions applications and determine eligibility for Forms I-20


• Ability to maintain accurate SEVIS records


• Ability to advise students regarding immigration status requirements and enrollment procedures


• Ability to support domicile determinations and appeals processes


• Ability to coordinate orientation and onboarding activities for international students


• Ability to collaborate with multiple college departments to support student success and enrollment WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International admissions professionals play an important role in helping international students successfully transition into college environments while maintaining compliance with immigration and admissions requirements. This position supports both student success and institutional enrollment goals through careful guidance, accurate recordkeeping, and collaboration across departments.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience working with international students, admissions, or enrollment services


• Include examples of maintaining accurate records and managing compliance-related

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate familiarity with SEVIS, immigration procedures, or student advising processes when applicable


• Emphasize communication and collaboration skills within a college or student services environment


• Prepare examples of supporting student onboarding, orientation, or admissions counseling


• Review the institution's application instructions carefully before submitting materials