International Student and Scholar Advisor

Uniglobaltechnologies; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

George Washington University in Washington, DC seeks an International Student and Scholar Advisor to manage F-1 and J-1 immigration duties, issue I-20s and DS-2019s, and serve as a DSO/ARO for the university.

The role includes advising students and scholars on immigration and academic matters, maintaining confidential records, supporting orientation programs, and helping newcomers adjust to GWU and life in the United States.

Qualifications

• Advising international students and scholars on immigration matters.
• Experience with DSO/ARO responsibilities and SEVIS data entry is preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. immigration policies and campus compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as official DSO (F-1) and/or ARO (J-1) for GWU.
• Review, process, and issue immigration documents (I-20s, DS-2019s).
• Maintain confidential student records and monitor SEVIS data.
• Plan and run orientation programs for new international students and scholars.

Skills

DSO duties

SEVIS

Advising

Policy analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SEVIS system

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

I. JOB OVERVIEW Job Description Summary:The International Services Office (ISO) at the George Washington University (GW) facilitates international educational exchange through its services and programs. It serves as the primary administrative, programming, and advising office for the GW international community. GWU ISO is searching for an International Student and Scholar Advisor to carry out F-1 and J-1 immigration responsibilities on behalf of the university, including interpreting and signing required immigration forms for processing school transfers, extensions of non-immigrant stay, employment, academic/practical training, re-entry, and change of immigration status. This position reviews and approves requests for I-20 and DS-2019 forms, monitors the maintenance of student data and records, and tracks and analyzes data sets when needed. This position provides individual and group advising to international students and scholars on immigration, academic, and personal matters. This role also typically assists in planning and implementing orientation programs for new international students and scholars and participates in welcome center check-in, orientation sessions, and programs to assist students in their ongoing adjustment to the university and to the U.S. Reporting to the Manager of International Student & Scholar Services, the International Student and Scholar Advisor is responsible for serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) in carrying out F-1 and J-1 immigration responsibilities on behalf of the University. Job responsibilities include: - Serve as an official DSO (for F-1 students) and/or ARO (for J-1 exchange visitors). - Review, process, and issue immigration documents such as I-20s and DS-2019s. - Recommending changes in practice and policy related to data and record-keeping when appropriate. - Maintaining appropriate confidential files. - Assisting in planning and implementing orientation programs for new international students and scholars. - Oversees the maintenance of student files, ensuring timely and accurate updates to student records in the SEVIS system. The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC.