Intl Student Support Asst

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement programs

Job summary

The University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks an Intl Student Support Assistant to be the main point of contact for F-1 and J-1 students on immigration matters, travel, enrollment, work authorization, and program extensions. The role supports educational workshops and collaborates with campus partners to meet international student needs efficiently.

Responsibilities include advising as a DSO and ARO, coordinating CPT/OPT workshops, managing employment authorization, and assisting with

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Excel and database management software.
• Strong word processing skills.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize competing tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the general public and work as a team member.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and communicate effectively with a culturally diverse clientele.

Responsibilities

• F-1 Student Visa Advisor: acts as Designated School Official (DSO) and advises on immigration matters.
• Sponsored Student Support: serves as primary contact for international students on immigration and engagement on campus.
• J-1 Student Visa Advisor: acts as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 visa needs.
• Employment Authorization Management: assists with CPT/OPT workshops and STEM OPT reporting.
• Team Support and Management: assists staff with projects and strategic goals for international students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Coordination

Prioritization

Teamwork

Tools

MS Excel

Database management software

Job description

Intl Student Support Asst

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Details

Job Code Title: Student Services Program Coordinator II

Advertised Title: Intl Student Support Asst

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: Division of Academic Affairs and Provost

Department: PROV Global Carolina

Salary: $27/hr

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours per Week: 37.5

Work Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Job Search Category: Other Professional

Benefits for Temporary Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

Position Description

The International Student Support Assistant position is a key part of Global Carolina’s International Student and Scholar Support office. This position serves as the main contact for a cohort of the F-1 and J-1 international student population on immigration matters and topics such as travel, enrollment, work authorization, and program extensions. The International Student Support Assistant will also help facilitate educational workshops on employment authorization and liaise with campus partners to ensure international student needs are being met in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Excel and database management software
• Strong word processing skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize competing tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the general publicand work as a team member
• Ability to deal effectively with the public in handling inquiries and the ability to communicate effectively with a culturally diverse clientele

Job Duties

• F-1 Student Visa Advisor: Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Communicates effectively and consults with other advisors to ensure consistent practices. Processes F-1 student immigration advising and needs based on knowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies.
  Essential Function: Yes
  Percentage of Time: 35
• Sponsored Student Support: Serves as primary contact for prospective, incoming, and current sponsored international students providing information about the university, admissions process, immigration compliance, programming coordination, and opportunities for engagement on campus and in the community.
  Essential Function: Yes
  Percentage of Time: 25
• J-1 Student Visa Advisor: Serves as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) with the U.S. Department of State, Serves a primary contact for J-1 student visa needs. Works with Immigration Manager to support other J-1 visa holders on an as-needed basis.
  Essential Function: Yes
  Percentage of Time: 15
• Employment Authorization Management: Assists with the planning and implementation of
  CPTandOPTworkshops. Serves as contact forSTEMOPTreporting.
  Essential Function: Yes
  Percentage of Time: 15
• Team Support and Management: Assists office staff with a variety of collaborative projects related to international students and affiliates at the university as well as the strategic goals and mission of the department.
  Essential Function: Yes
  Percentage of Time: 10

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 11/09/2026

Proposed End Date: 06/30/2027

Job Open Date: 10/23/2026

Job Close Date: 10/30/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicant: This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Quicklink for Posting: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/215015

EEO Statement: The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter