Senior International Student Advisor: DSO/ARO & OPT/STEM

School of Visual Arts; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

On-site NYC location

Job summary

School of Visual Arts seeks a Senior International Student Advisor to provide immigration advisement, compliance, and program support to international students and scholars in a hybrid setting in New York City.

The role requires expertise as a DSO/ARO, management of SEVIS activities, CPT/OPT processing, and Terra Dotta administration, while coordinating orientation and cultural programs for diverse student populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required, or a Bachelor’s degree combined with substantial and relevant professional experience in international student advising.
• U.S. Citizenship or lawful permanent residency as required by U.S. Federal Regulations to serve as a DSO and ARO.
• Five (5) years of directly related work experience serving as a DSO with a proven track record of managing data in Terra Dotta.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO): conduct routine to complex business with U.S. government officials of SEVP, USCIS, CBP, and others.
• Serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO): issue DS-2019 and advise J-1 students.
• Issue I-20 forms for various attendance scenarios and program changes.
• Advise international students on rights and responsibilities under nonimmigrant status to ensure compliance.
• Keep abreast of SEVP regulations and recommend related policies.

Skills

DSO experience

Terra Dotta

Immigration advising

Regulatory compliance

Intercultural communication

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's + experience

Tools

SIS (Student Information System)

SEVIS knowledge

MS Office / Google Workspace

Job description

School of Visual Arts seeks a Senior International Student Advisor to provide immigration advisement, compliance, and program support to international students and scholars in a hybrid setting in New York City.

The role requires expertise as a DSO/ARO, management of SEVIS activities, CPT/OPT processing, and Terra Dotta administration, while coordinating orientation and cultural programs for diverse student populations.