International Student Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University is seeking an International Student Advisor to support international students through immigration advising, reporting, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Associate Director for International Students, the advisor helps students navigate federal immigration regulations from pre-arrival through post-graduation.

The role also involves collaboration with campus partners to support student success and maintain institutional compliance with government reporting

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in immigration advising or international student services.
• Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1.
• Advise students from pre-arrival through post-graduation and ensure SEVIS compliance.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support compliance and student success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an immigration advisor to international students.
• Administer reporting and data collection activities.
• Provide guidance on federal immigration regulations.
• Support students throughout their academic journey.
• Help ensure institutional compliance with government reporting.

Skills

Immigration advising

Data reporting

Student services

Collaboration

F-1/J-1 knowledge

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 Princeton University is seeking an International Student Advisor to support international students through immigration advising, reporting, and compliance activities. Reporting to the Associate Director for International Students, the advisor helps students navigate federal immigration regulations from pre-arrival through post-graduation. The role also involves collaboration with campus partners to support student success and maintain institutional compliance with government reporting requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as an immigration advisor to international students
• Administer reporting and data collection activities
• Provide guidance on federal immigration regulations
• Support students throughout their academic journey
• Help ensure institutional compliance with government reporting

Requirements

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 program
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor program
• Advise students from pre-arrival through post-graduation
• Monitor immigration regulations and ensure SEVIS compliance
• Process immigration requests and documents
• Support orientation sessions and workshops for students
• Collaborate with campus partners to foster a welcoming international student environment

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience related to immigration advising, reporting, or international student services
• Ability to support compliance with federal immigration regulations
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus partners and students WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International students rely on accurate immigration guidance and timely reporting to maintain their status and continue their academic progress. An advisor in this role helps students understand complex immigration requirements while supporting institutional compliance and student success across the campus community.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience supporting international students in higher education settings
• Include examples of immigration advising, reporting, or compliance

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of F-1 and J-1 student processes where applicable
• Emphasize collaboration with campus departments and student-facing teams
• Show experience communicating complex information clearly to students
• Tailor your resume to student services, immigration, and international education responsibilities