International Student Advisor

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Tuition Coverage

Retirement Contributions

Personal Leave

Job summary

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking an International Student Advisor to guide F-1 students through immigration processes, maintain records, and ensure compliance with DHS regulations.

As a Designated School Official, you will collaborate with campus partners to deliver a welcoming, student-centered experience, oversee CPT/OPT processing, and help students navigate programs and services. Join a team dedicated to inclusion and student success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.
• 1-3 years of experience in student support, advising, higher education, or a related field.
• Experience with SEVIS and F-1 student immigration regulations; familiarity with Campus Solutions / Via TRM.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students at the Daytona Beach campus and provide support for designated requests from the Prescott campus.
• Maintain accurate student immigration records within SEVIS and ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements.
• Process student requests related to immigration status, including changes, residency requirements, and other SEVIS actions.
• Coordinate pre-arrival programming and provide virtual advising sessions for incoming international students.
• Review and process F-1 requests for summer camp participants and residency requirements.
• Provide backup support for CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT advising and processing.
• Assist with international student orientation, check-in, and semester registration requirements.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support international student success and enhance the overall student experience.
• Participate in international student programming and identify opportunities to improve processes and customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the International Student & Scholar Services office.

Skills

DSO responsibilities

Immigration advising

Regulatory compliance

Student services

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SEVIS

Campus Solutions

Via TRM

Job description

International Student Advisor

Employer: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Location: Daytona Beach, FL

Closing date: Aug 29, 2026

The Opportunity

The International Student Advisor supports the success of Embry-Riddle's international student population by providing immigration advising, regulatory compliance, and exceptional student support services. Serving as a Designated School Official (DSO), this position assists F-1 students throughout their academic journey by managing immigration records, maintaining compliance with federal regulations, and providing guidance on immigration benefits and processes. The International Student Advisor collaborates with campus partners to deliver a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered experience while ensuring institutional compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students at the Daytona Beach campus and provide support for designated requests from the Prescott campus.
• Maintain accurate student immigration records within the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and ensure compliance with federal reporting requirements.
• Process student requests related to immigration status, including program changes, residency requirements, and other SEVIS-related actions.
• Coordinate and facilitate pre-arrival programming and provide virtual advising sessions for incoming international students.
• Review and process F-1 requests for summer camp participants and Ph.D. residency requirements.
• Provide backup support for Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and STEM OPT advising and processing.
• Assist with international student orientation, check-in, and semester registration requirements.
• Collaborate with campus departments to support international student success and enhance the overall student experience.
• Participate in international student programming and continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the International Student & Scholar Services office.

About Us

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence-and help shape the future of aerospace.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution - with no vesting period.
• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this role is up to $43,888. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.

Required Experience

• 1-3 years of experience in student support, advising, higher education, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with SEVIS and F-1 student immigration regulations.
• Experience with Campus Solutions, Via TRM, or similar student information systems.
• Experience advising or supporting international students in a higher education environment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong knowledge of student services principles and customer-focused advising.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and sound decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team.
• Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and other computer applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive student information.
• Commitment to providing exceptional service in a diverse and inclusive educational environment.

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