International Student Success Advisor (Hybrid/Remote)

SUNY COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY - UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UC benefits

Remote work option

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley seeks an International Student Advisor to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for international students and scholars. You will provide advising, prepare SEVIS documents, and report events to SEVIS, while supporting academic progress and fellowships.

The role includes DSO/ARO responsibilities, student orientation, and employment-related guidance. A BA in a related field is required, with UC benefits and potential remote work within the US.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of computer application programs and pertinent databases, or comparable institutional systems.
• Knowledge of processes and procedures or comparable institutional knowledge.
• Understanding of rules and regulations or comparable institutional knowledge.
• Interpersonal skills. Multicultural competencies: ability to work with diverse populations; experience working or living in a cross-cultural setting.
• Skills in service orientation, active listening, and critical thinking.
• Ability in problem identification and reasoning.
• Ability to multitask, verbal communication, written communication, and organization.
• Knowledge of federal regulations as they pertain to international students and scholars.
• Knowledge of federal web-based systems, i.e., SEVIS.
• Eligibility to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and/or an equivalent combination of experience/training.

Responsibilities

• Advise international students, campus staff, and faculty on procedures, policies, and regulations governing all types of non-immigrant status available to international students at the University. This information will be dispensed in person or electronically.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) to federal programs governing the support of international students. Analyze and interpret data to produce visa documents for new and continuing students as needed. Communicates with students on pre-arrival procedures.
• Provides advice and assistance to students on academic and degree progress towards completion of study; alternative academic options, resolves scheduling conflicts, and similar issues in relation to federal regulatory requirements.
• Participates in the processing, evaluation, and awarding of student fellowships, grants, and other awards; advises students on financial aid options. Assess students' financial ability to sustain their academic objectives.
• Conducts orientations of new international students. Advises international students and their dependents on a variety of matters related to their stay at UC-Berkeley. Coordinates and implements non-complex events that support students' educational, cultural, and social needs. Assists in the planning and implementation of complex events.
• Advises department/college/school students on employment preparation, timelines, and regulatory requirements. Organizes and presents employment-related workshops. Refers students to the campus Career Center and other campus resources.

Skills

Advising techniques

Multicultural competencies

Interpersonal skills

Active listening

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SEVIS

Job description

University of California, Berkeley seeks an International Student Advisor to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations for international students and scholars. You will provide advising, prepare SEVIS documents, and report events to SEVIS, while supporting academic progress and fellowships.

The role includes DSO/ARO responsibilities, student orientation, and employment-related guidance. A BA in a related field is required, with UC benefits and potential remote work within the US.