International Student Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; Amherst (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amherst College is seeking an International Student Advisor to support international students through immigration services within the Office of Immigration Services. The role blends advising with administrative oversight to ensure accurate records and compliance for students in F-1 and J-1 status.

The advisor will maintain SEVIS compliance, collaborate with campus partners, and communicate effectively with students and offices to support programming and services for international students.

Qualifications

• Advising international students in F-1 & J-1 status.
• Knowledge of immigration processes for F-1/J-1 students.
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations and SEVIS.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising support to international students.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Serve as an Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO).
• Advise on visa and immigration matters.

Skills

DSO duties

ARO duties

Immigration advising

SEVIS knowledge

Record management

Cross-campus collaboration

Tools

SEVIS system

Database management

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 Amherst College is seeking an International Student Advisor to support international students through administrative and advising services within the Office of Immigration Services. This role focuses on immigration support for students in F-1 and J-1 status, regulatory compliance, student records management, and collaboration across campus offices. The position combines student advising responsibilities with administrative oversight to help maintain accurate processes and support services for an international student population.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advising support to international students in F-1 and J-1 status


• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)


• Serve as an Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO)


• Advise students on visa and immigration matters


• Maintain SEVIS compliance and support federal regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Manage student records and database systems


• Collaborate with campus partners on international student support


• Support international student programming and communications


• Perform administrative duties within the Office of Immigration Services

Requirements

• Experience or ability to support international students through advising and administrative services


• Knowledge of immigration processes related to F-1 and J-1 student status


• Ability to maintain compliance with federal regulations and SEVIS

Requirements

• Ability to manage student records and database information


• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with students and campus partners


• Ability to support programming and communications for international students WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student advising plays an important role in helping students navigate immigration requirements while pursuing their academic goals. Effective compliance, accurate record management, and responsive advising support contribute to a stable and informed experience for students studying in an international environment. This role also helps institutions maintain regulatory standards while strengthening support services for students.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience working with international students and student advising environments


• Include examples of immigration or compliance-related administrative work when relevant


• Demonstrate familiarity with SEVIS, visa processes, or federal student regulations


• Emphasize communication skills used in student-facing or cross-campus collaboration roles


• Showcase attention to detail in records management and administrative processes


• Tailor application materials to reflect experience supporting diverse student populations