International Student Advisor

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University, Office of International Education, seeks a devoted advisor to support international students with F-1 immigration regulations and university policies. You will serve as the Designated School Official (DSO) updating SEVIS and ensuring compliance with DHS rules.

Your role involves advising on federal and local requirements, issuing I-20s, processing registrations and requests, and collaborating with academic advisors to maintain compliant enrollment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in student services or related field.
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advising and information to international students regarding immigration regulations and university policies.
• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) updating SEVIS to DHS requirements.
• Issue I-20s, process registrations, address updates, and student employment requests.
• Coordinate with academic advisors to ensure compliant international student enrollment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Policy communication

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Independent work

Decision making

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department:

Office of International Education

Campus Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type:

Full Time

Pay:

Salary set $19.06/hr

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm;work isperformed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:

This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

Job Story

Wanting to spread your wings not only with what you know but alsowho you know? Let me offer up this opportunity to perform both allrolled into one.

Supporting our international students new to the country or eventhose who’ve been here staying up to date with laws, regulations& all requirements for them to continue. You need to be eagerto learn much of the position through your love of the writtenword. Being able to understand regulations & laws that are notin plain language will give you a leg up also. Understanding theconfines to provide clarity and direction where solutions may beunclear, understanding the grey areas within while knowing how tonavigate. Being culturally aware & keeping that at theforefront of your meetings will help you be successful. You canmeet people from a far land with this position in more ways thanone, so apply to start that cultural and educational trip!

Job Summary

Provides advising and information to international students and thecommunity regarding F-1 immigration regulations and Universitypolicies and resources. Serves as the Designated School Official(DSO) in the updating of the Student and Exchange VisitorInformation System (SEVIS) database in compliance with Departmentof Homeland Security (DHS) regulations.

Essential Functions

Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and ensures compliancewith Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rules and regulations.Advises students on federal, state and local requirements tomaintain their status in the United States. Works with SEVIS andinternal database to issue I-20s, process registrations, addressupdates, and student requests for employment. Monitors SEVIS alertsand communicates with students as needed. Coordinate with academicadvisors to ensure international student enrollment and academicprogress is in compliance with immigration regulations. Serve as arepresentative, advocate, and/or spokesperson for internationalstudents in dealing with other campus departments and communitymembers.

Job Duties

This role provides a mixture of student advising, paperworkincluding follow-up as well as compliance checkpoints.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in student services or relatedfield

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Ability to explain complex policies, procedures, and academicrequirements in clear, student-friendly language
• Ability to work effectively with students from diversebackgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to adapt to changing institutional and governmentalpriorities, policies, procedures, and technology
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, takeinitiative, exercise sound judgment, and effectively prioritize andmanage responsibilities
• Ability to make sound, independent decisions when policies orguidance do not clearly address a situation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive
• Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Requires a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as require by lawfor this position.

Additional Information:

Applicants must meet the requirement of being a "U. S. Citizen"or a Lawful Permanent Residence because the position requiresaccess to the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System(SEVIS), a federal government database.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicatewith others and accurately exchange information. Ability to move ortraverse across campus, within buildings and offices, and/or acrossexternal environments.