Remote International Student Advisor (DSO) | Part-Time

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech is seeking a remote, part-time International Student Advisor to support international students. The ISA will advise on immigration, employment, and academics while ensuring compliance with university policies and DHS regulations.

As a Designated School Official (DSO), duties include processing immigration documents for F-1 students and managing SEVIS records, data, and related reporting. Strong presentation and virtual advising skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• Ability to plan and deliver professional presentations.
• Active involvement with NAFSA: Association of International Educators or other higher education associations.
• Experience with international student populations in a higher education setting.
• Previous designation as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Proficiency using SEVIS (U.S. DHS).
• Experience as Alternate Responsible Officer.
• Experience with Banner or other Student Information Systems.
• Experience with Sunapsis or other student immigration management software.
• Experience providing virtual advising and student support.

Responsibilities

• Advise international students on immigration, employment, and academic matters.
• Maintain SEVIS records and ensure DHS compliance.
• Process immigration documents for F-1 visa holders (employment authorizations, transfers, extensions).
• Provide virtual advising and student support.
• Support retention and graduation for international students.

Skills

Presentation skills

Student advising

Cross-cultural communication

Virtual advising

DSO experience

Education

Master's degree

Higher ed experience

Tools

Banner

Sunapsis

SEVIS

Job description

Virginia Tech is seeking a remote, part-time International Student Advisor to support international students. The ISA will advise on immigration, employment, and academics while ensuring compliance with university policies and DHS regulations.

As a Designated School Official (DSO), duties include processing immigration documents for F-1 students and managing SEVIS records, data, and related reporting. Strong presentation and virtual advising skills are preferred.