International Student Scholar Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking an International Student Scholar Advisor to support international students and scholars through immigration advising and student services.

Reporting to an Associate Director, this role contributes to international education by assisting students, scholars, and dependents in maintaining non-immigration status in the United States while collaborating with campus partners across the university.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education or international education environments.
• Proven ability to advise international students and scholars on immigration requirements.
• Knowledge of CPT/OPT and related SEVIS processes.

Responsibilities

• Advise international students and scholars on maintaining non-immigration status.
• Serve as DSO and ARO to support immigration casework.
• Coordinate programming and workshops for students and scholars.
• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure compliance and student success.

Skills

Higher education experience

International student support

Immigration advising knowledge

SEVIS familiarity

Tools

SEVIS access

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 Drexel University is seeking an International Student Scholar Advisor to support international students and scholars through immigration advising and student support services. Reporting to an Associate Director, this role contributes to international education by assisting students, scholars, and dependents with maintaining non-immigration status in the United States while collaborating with campus partners across the university. The position also supports programming, workshops, and immigration case management related to F-1 and J-1 categories.

Key responsibilities

• Advise international students and scholars on obtaining and maintaining non-immigration status in the United States
• Support dependents connected to international students and scholars
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
• Provide immigration advising related to CPT and OPT
• Handle electronic records and documents connected to immigration casework
• Maintain SEVIS-related records and documentation
• Support immigration casework for F-1 students, J-1 students, J-1 scholars, and other relevant immigration categories
• Contribute to ISSS programming efforts
• Coordinate programs and workshops for students and scholars
• Support orientation activities for international students and scholars
• Collaborate with academic departments and other campus partners
• Serve as a resource on immigration matters for campus stakeholders

Requirements

• Experience in higher education and/or international education
• Experience working with international students
• Knowledge of immigration advising related to international students and scholars
• Ability to manage electronic records and immigration documentation
• Ability to collaborate with campus partners and academic departments WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International education professionals play a critical role in helping international students and scholars navigate immigration requirements while remaining connected to the campus community. This position supports compliance, student success, and cross-campus collaboration, including services that help students and scholars maintain their academic and professional goals in the United States.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience advising international students or scholars in higher education settings
• Include examples of immigration-related case management or SEVIS experience when applicable
• Demonstrate familiarity with CPT, OPT, and F-1 or J-1 processes
• Emphasize communication skills and experience collaborating across campus offices
• Showcase experience supporting workshops, orientation programs, or student programming
• Tailor your resume to reflect work connected to international education and student support