Job Details

International Student Advisor

Position Number: 6196441
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

International Student Advisor

Job Summary

The International Student Advisor advises international students and/or scholars regarding immigration, personal and cultural adjustment, and university processes and policies. International student advisers are responsible for understanding, interpreting, explaining and applying federal immigration regulations pertaining to international students and scholars and for directly updating and maintaining the US government's SEVIS database of international student and scholar records. ISAs also have responsibility to assist with one or more of the following specific areas: orientation, programming and student club advising, J Scholar Program, or Sponsored Student Program.

Responsibilities
1. Serve as a member of the University of Utah Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) team.
2. Assist with updating and maintaining SEVIS records to preserve university compliance with federal immigration laws and requirements and assign student/scholar benefits.
3. Advise international students and scholars regarding immigration, cultural, interpersonal, and/or educational issues, and assist students in identifying and accessing other resources as needed while maintaining sensitivity to people of unique backgrounds and language abilities.
4. Assist with developing and communicating office and university policies and procedures pertaining to international students and scholars.
5. Conduct outreach to disseminate information on immigration and other international student/scholar related topics on campus by planning and conducting related workshops and seminars for the campus community.
6. Contribute to strategic goals/projects within the ISSS office.
7. Serve as a member of one or more office teams: web team, orientation team, assessment team, professional development team, sponsored student program team, etc.
8. Assist with additional responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field plus two years' directly related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required.
Previous experience in an advising, counseling or teaching environment is preferred. Applicants must be US citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents, per federal regulations for SEVIS Designated School Officials.

Preferences Include:
Master's degree in a related field and 2 years experience as a DSO, PDSO, RO or ARO and knowledge of USCIS regulations pertaining to F and J visa holders.

Preferences
Master's degree in related field and 2 years of experience as a DSO, ARO, RO, or PDSO and knowledge of federal regulations and compliance pertaining to F and J visa holders
Ability to communicate with students in one or more languages in addition to English
Experience living or working outside the United States
Familiarity with and using SUNAPSIS and PeopleSoft student information systems
Ability to interpret and apply complex guidance and regulations related to immigration policy pertaining to F and J visa holders
Communication Skills (public speaking, professional writing/presentations, intercultural)
Organizational skills and ability to manage tasks with strict deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with colleagues, departments, and offices across campus

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41664B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday 8-5 with occasional weekends and evenings for special events
Department: 02074 - Intl Student and Scholar Srvcs
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 45000 to 50000
Close Date: 6/30/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/181233