Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor

Uniglobalcareers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor to provide immigration guidance for international students and scholars, focusing on F-1 and J-1 matters. The role supports policies, processes, and programs within the Office of International Services.

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, campus education, and operational improvements to enhance services for the university community.

Qualifications

• Experience advising or supporting international students and scholars.
• Knowledge of immigration processes related to F-1 and J-1 students and scholars.
• Ability to support exchange participants and sponsored students.
• Ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.
• Experience leading or supporting process improvements.
• Ability to deliver campus training and support implementation of regulatory changes.

Responsibilities

• Provide immigration advice and support to international students and scholars
• Manage advising and immigration processes for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars
• Support exchange participants and sponsored students
• Mentor colleagues within the office
• Lead process improvements related to international services operations
• Deliver campus training related to immigration and international student support
• Support implementation of regulatory changes affecting students and scholars
• Help advance Office of International Services policies, processes, and programs

Job description

United States - International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW North Carolina State University is seeking a Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor to provide immigration advice and support for international students and scholars. The role focuses on advising for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars while helping advance Office of International Services policies, processes, and programs. This position also contributes to campus education, regulatory implementation, and operational improvement initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide immigration advice and support to international students and scholars
• Manage advising and immigration processes for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars
• Support exchange participants and sponsored students
• Mentor colleagues within the office
• Lead process improvements related to international services operations
• Deliver campus training related to immigration and international student support
• Support implementation of regulatory changes affecting students and scholars
• Help advance Office of International Services policies, processes, and programs

Requirements

• Experience advising or supporting international students and scholars
• Knowledge of immigration processes related to F-1 and J-1 students and scholars
• Ability to support exchange participants and sponsored students
• Ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development
• Experience leading or supporting process improvements
• Ability to deliver campus training and support implementation of regulatory changes WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International education professionals play an important role in supporting students and scholars as they navigate immigration processes and university policies. This position contributes to a more effective and supportive environment for international students while helping institutions maintain compliance and improve services.