International Student Success Advisor (Hybrid)

Bentley University; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Bentley University in Massachusetts is seeking an International Student & Scholar Advisor to join the Center for International Student & Scholar. The advisor serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the university's 1000+ international students and scholars, guiding visa matters and student services.

You will develop programs for orientation and international education week, coordinate data management, and collaborate with campus partners to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 1–2 years of related experience in international student advising.
• Evidence of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency to sign immigration documents.
• Experience in a higher education setting or with international students.
• Strong understanding and empathy for the needs of international students.
• Proficiency with planning, organizing, assessing and delivering events for students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including writing, presentations, and communicating to non-native speakers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for 1000+ international students, scholars, and dependents; perform SEVIS-related processes.
• Advise students via email, in-person meetings, and advising hours on visa matters in compliance with SEVP; issue Forms I-20 and DS-2019.
• Develop and implement programs for orientation, international education week, and informational sessions; educate and assist the international community.
• Assist with data management and office databases; support international scholar intake and J-1 orientations.
• Collaborate with campus partners; draft mass communications and update office procedures and immigration policy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing ability

Presentation skills

Non-native English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Terra Dotta

Job description

Bentley University in Massachusetts is seeking an International Student & Scholar Advisor to join the Center for International Student & Scholar. The advisor serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the university's 1000+ international students and scholars, guiding visa matters and student services.

You will develop programs for orientation and international education week, coordinate data management, and collaborate with campus partners to