Manager, International Student and Scholar Advising

George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

George Washington University’s International Services Office seeks a Manager of International Student and Scholar Advising to lead immigration compliance for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, supervise two staff, and oversee exchange programs.

Responsibilities include advising on status changes, school transfers, and employment authorizations, and representing ISO in meetings with University leadership and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or Master’s degree plus 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Substitution with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, approves, and prepares I-20 and DS-2019 forms and monitors SEVIS data.
• Provides holistic advising to international students and scholars on immigration and compliance.
• Oversees Exchange Coordinator and inbound international exchanges and relationships with partner programs.
• Supervises the Senior International Services Associate and daily J-1 scholar process oversight.
• Represents the ISO at internal and external meetings as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cross-cultural communication

Organizational skills

Verbal and written English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study

Job description

Manager, International Student and Scholar Advising

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Details

Job Description Summary: | At the George Washington University (GW), the International Services Office (ISO) fosters global educational exchange, serving as the central administrative and advising hub for the international community.

We are seeking a Manager, International Student and Scholar Advising who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Working within the ISO, this role manages F-1 and J-1 immigration compliance, oversees ISO Admissions and Exchange programs, and provides direct supervision for two full-time staff members. Key responsibilities include interpreting regulations and signing critical immigration documents for initial attendance, school transfers, extensions, employment authorizations, re-entry, and status changes.

This position is responsible for the following duties: Reviews, approves, and prepares I-20 and DS-2019 forms, monitors the maintenance of student data and records in SEVIS, and provides holistic advising to international students and scholars regarding immigration and maintaining compliance. Assists with the development, integration and implementation of institutional policy in regard to sponsorship of international students. Oversees the Exchange Coordinator, inbound international student exchanges, supporting agreements, and relationships with exchange partners. Oversees the Senior International Services Associate, serving as the advisory point of contact for International Admissions processed by the International Services Office. Provides daily oversight of J-1 Scholar requests, J orientations and departmental inquiries. Participates in welcome center check-ins, orientation sessions and programs to assist students in their ongoing adjustment to the university and to the U.S. Leads Exchange Coordinator to provide support to exchange program universities. Represents the International Services Office at internal and external meetings as required by the Assistant Provost and/or Associate Director.

Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 6 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus 4 years of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, handle a large workload, and handle multiple priorities. Demonstrate excellent verbal and written English skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment. Commitment to client confidentiality and strong service orientation. Supervisory/management experience in a higher education setting is preferred. Experience as a PDSO, DSO, RO and/or ARO or work with university exchange programs is preferred. Significant practical experience with international students and scholar advising (F, J) at institutions of higher education, and knowledge of exchange processes is preferred.

Hiring Range

$55,260.32 - $80,061.24

GW Staff Approach to Pay

How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

Campus Location:

Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department:

Academic Affairs

Family

Compliance

Sub-Family

International Services

Stream

Management

Level

Level 2

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time

Hours Per Week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Will this job require the employee to work on site?

Yes

Employee Onsite Status

On-campus (in person)

Telework:

No

Required Background Check:

Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S014506

Job Open Date:

10/06/2026

Job Close Date:

12/17/2026

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Posting Specific Questions

1. * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
   • No
   • Yes
2. * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)? (As a reminder, employees in their IEP are not eligible to apply for other internal university staff and research positions until the IEP is complete.)
   • Yes, IEP complete
   • No, still in IEP
   • N/a - not a current GW employee
3. * What is your salary range expectation?
   (Open Ended Question)

Documents needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter