International Student Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; Norman (OK); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma, seeks an International Student Advisor to support international students with immigration guidance and compliance under federal regulations.

The role includes duties as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to ensure institutional compliance in an international education setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of immigration guidance and federal regulation processes
• Ability to collaborate professionally with students, faculty, and staff
• Capacity to support international student immigration needs
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities associated with DSO and Alternate Responsible Officer functions

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate immigration guidance to international students
• Offer expertise related to federal regulation
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and staff
• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)

Skills

Immigration guidance

DSO

ARO

Collaboration

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 The University of Oklahoma is seeking an International Student Advisor for the Office of International Student Services in Norman, Oklahoma. This role supports international students by providing accurate immigration guidance and expertise related to federal regulations. The advisor will collaborate with students, faculty, and staff while serving in key compliance-related functions connected to international student services. The position includes responsibilities as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). The role focuses on supporting the immigration needs of students and helping maintain institutional compliance in an international education environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide accurate immigration guidance to international students
• Offer expertise related to federal regulation

Requirements

• Collaborate professionally with students, faculty, and staff
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
• Support immigration needs for international students on the OU campus

Requirements

• Knowledge of immigration guidance and federal regulation processes
• Ability to collaborate professionally with students, faculty, and staff
• Capacity to support international student immigration needs
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities associated with DSO and alternate officer functions WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student services professionals help students navigate complex immigration processes while supporting institutional compliance requirements. An advisor in this position contributes to a positive international student experience by providing accurate information and dependable support throughout a student’s academic journey. This role also strengthens collaboration across campus by connecting students, faculty, and staff through professional advising and immigration-related guidance.

Bonus: Application advice

Review the position details carefully and connect your experience to immigration advising

Key responsibilities

• Highlight any experience supporting international students or working in international education environments
• Demonstrate attention to detail when discussing compliance or regulatory

Key responsibilities

• Prepare examples of collaboration with students, faculty, or staff in professional settings
• Emphasize communication skills and the ability to provide accurate guidance
• Tailor your application materials to the advisor responsibilities listed in the posting