International Student Advising & Immigration Specialist

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah (GA)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 76,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) seeks an ISSO professional to support international students across academics, employment, health care, housing, immigration, safety, scholarships, taxes, and travel. This role emphasizes helping students adjust and thrive in university life.

As a Designated School Official (DSO), you will counsel F-1 students and dependents, manage SEVIS I-20s, process CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure regulatory compliance and student

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with F-1 visa regulations and compliance
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills
  • Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and meet deadlines
  • Working knowledge of STEM-related career issues and other career needs

Responsibilities

  • Counsel F-1 students and dependents on U.S. immigration law, visa maintenance, and compliance statutes
  • Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)
  • Manage SEVIS I-20 administration, tracking, and reporting
  • Process CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, and off-campus work authorization
  • Manage SEVIS I-20 transfer releases and coordinate with other institutions
  • Review Form I-983 training plans for STEM-eligible alumni
  • Maintain employment reporting data
  • Assist with quarterly career-preparation workshops
  • Track alumni visa approvals and provide reporting data to CAS
  • Chaperone employment-related trips to biometric appointments

Skills

F-1 visa regulations
Communication skills
Diversity & inclusion
Deadlines management

Education

Bachelor’s degree
Master’s degree

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Job description

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) seeks an ISSO professional to support international students across academics, employment, health care, housing, immigration, safety, scholarships, taxes, and travel. This role emphasizes helping students adjust and thrive in university life.

As a Designated School Official (DSO), you will counsel F-1 students and dependents, manage SEVIS I-20s, process CPT/OPT/STEM OPT, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure regulatory compliance and student

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