Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor - Policy Lead

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University’s Office of International Services seeks a Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor to provide immigration advice and support to international students and scholars, advancing OIS policies, processes, and programs. You will manage a substantial caseload, mentor colleagues, and lead process improvements to ensure compliance.

You will also mentor staff, supervise a graduate assistant, and deliver campus training on changing immigration regulations, while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in International Studies, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Foreign Language, Communications, or related field.
• At least five years of experience as an international student or scholar advisor or five years of equivalent academic advising experience
• Prior ARO/DSO experience with larger advising loads (300+ assigned advisees)
• Ability to interpret, apply, and advise on F-1 and J-1 regulations
• Must be able to train and potentially supervise new advisors on immigration regulations and processing procedures
• Experience with Google Apps or Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Independently manage complex advising and immigration processes for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, including sponsored students, exchange participants, Intensive English Program students, J-1 Student Interns, 3+2 programs, and other nontraditional populations.
• Process and issue visa documents; manage program extensions, changes in academic level or curriculum, transfers, amendments, employment benefits, dependent documentation, travel, changes of status, reinstatements, and related immigration matters.
• Monitor federal immigration regulations and procedural changes from USCIS, SEVP, ICE, the Department of State, and other relevant agencies.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and lead trainer for faculty, advisors, and university partners on international student and scholar processes. Support staff onboarding and professional development.
• Lead process improvements and training for OIS colleagues and university partners.
• Mentor colleagues and supervise new advisors on immigration regulations and processing procedures

Skills

Advising and immigration processes

Policy interpretation

Training and mentoring

Education

Master's degree in International Studies or related field

Tools

Sunapsis

Terra Dotta

ISSM (SEVIS system)

Google Apps / Microsoft Office

Job description

North Carolina State University’s Office of International Services seeks a Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor to provide immigration advice and support to international students and scholars, advancing OIS policies, processes, and programs. You will manage a substantial caseload, mentor colleagues, and lead process improvements to ensure compliance.

You will also mentor staff, supervise a graduate assistant, and deliver campus training on changing immigration regulations, while