International Services Advisor

Trine University; Angola (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Education Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Trine University is seeking an International Services Advisor to guide international students on immigration status, policies, and procedures. The role includes serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and helping students maintain lawful status.

The position involves processing I-20s, monitoring student academic progress, and organizing information sessions for students and advisors. Experience with international student relations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with international student relations.

Responsibilities

• Advise international students on immigration regulations and visa statuses.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Process international student requests, including I-20s.
• Maintain international student files in Sunapsis and SEVIS.
• Organize informational sessions for international students and academic advisors.
• Stay up-to-date on government updates for international students.
• Assist with admission processes when needed.

Skills

International student relations

Job description

The International Services Advisor is responsible for advising international students on matters related to their status as international students. The International Services Advisor works with international students to aid them in maintaining lawful immigration status by advising on immigration regulations, policies, and procedures. Additionally, this position assists students by serving as a Designated School Official (DSO).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise international students on matters relating to their specific immigration regulations and visa statuses.
• Engage in frequent contact with international students until graduation to assist students with institutional compliance and federal regulations as related to international students.
• Advise students in making informed decisions regarding international visa requirements.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Process international student requests, including I-20s.
• Manage the academic progress of international students and report this information, through a web portal, to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on a regular basis.
• Advise students on immigration status‑related information.
• Oversee the maintenance of international student files to ensure accuracy in Sunapsis and SEVIS.
• Organize informational sessions for international students and academic advisors.
• Stay up‑to‑date on government updates for international students.
• Assist with admission processes when and if needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Preferred:

• Experience with international student relations.

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer‑paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary.
• Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Retirement – after one year of full‑time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match.
• Education – after 6 months of full‑time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.