Senior International Student & Scholar Immigration Advisor

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off/Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University’s Office of International Services seeks a Senior International Student and Scholar Advisor to provide immigration guidance, manage a substantial caseload, and mentor colleagues. The role involves supervising graduate assistants or advisors, leading process improvements, and delivering campus training on regulatory changes.

You will serve as a liaison for colleges, communicate policies, and participate in rotating drop-in advising sessions, contributing to retention and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in International Studies, Higher Education and Student Affairs, Counseling, Social Work, Foreign Language, Communications, or related field.
• All degrees must be from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of experience as an international student or scholar advisor or five years of equivalent academic advising experience.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and advise on F-1 and J-1 regulations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to multi-task in a busy environment.
• Experience/train 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.
• Process and issue visa documents; manage program extensions, changes in academic level or curriculum, transfers, amendments, and related matters.
• Monitor federal immigration regulations and procedural changes from USCIS, SEVP, ICE, DOS, and others.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and lead trainer for faculty, advisors, and university partners on international student and scholar processes.
• Lead process improvements and delivery of campus training.
• Serve as OIS liaison for assigned colleges and their students, scholars, interns, faculty, and staff.
• Communicate immigration policies and procedures to students and campus partners.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Training/supervision

Office suite experience

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Sunapsis

Terra Dotta

ISSM

WordPress

Job description

NC State University’s Office of International Services seeks a Senior International Student and Scholar Advisor to provide immigration guidance, manage a substantial caseload, and mentor colleagues. The role involves supervising graduate assistants or advisors, leading process improvements, and delivering campus training on regulatory changes.

You will serve as a liaison for colleges, communicate policies, and participate in rotating drop-in advising sessions, contributing to retention and