The International Student Advisor plays a crucial role in a dedicated advising team that supports the international student population at NDSU. With over 700 international students from more than 70 countries, the advisor is responsible for providing immigration and other advising support, serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 student program.

The primary responsibilities of the advisor include advising F-1 and other non-immigrant students on immigration matters, handling communication with prospective and newly admitted international students regarding immigration document processing, completing required reporting in the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS), supporting orientation and programming activities, and providing additional office support.

NDSU is committed to welcoming candidates from underrepresented groups and maintains a non-discriminatory policy based on various factors such as age, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, and more.

The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00, with adjusted hours of 7:30-4:00 during breaks and summer. The advertised salary for this position is $44,000.

Minimum qualifications for this position include a Bachelor’s degree, international skills that demonstrate sensitivity to diverse cultures, experience studying, working, or living abroad, foreign language training experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, excellent written communication skills, and the ability to organize tasks and set priorities.

Preferred qualifications include professional experience in a higher education environment, experience with federal immigration regulations, specifically non-immigrant regulations, and familiarity with Perceptive Content document imaging.

To apply for this position, interested candidates must submit a cover letter addressing how they meet the required qualifications, a resume, and the contact information of three professional references.

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance coverage for single or family with premiums paid by the university, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, employee assistance program, sick leave, holiday pay, and optional supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

NDSU is a student-focused, land-grant research university that aims to provide an affordable education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment. The university is classified as an R1 institution, indicating its status as a top research institution in the country. NDSU has offices throughout North Dakota, with the main campus located in Fargo, which is ranked as one of the best places to live.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment, and NDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusivity. The university strives to be a community of belonging, seeking to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports an environment where different populations and perspectives can learn from one another.

NDSU acknowledges that it is located on the traditional lands of the Oceti Sakowin (Dakota, Lakota, Nakoda) and Anishinaabe Peoples, alongside other diverse Indigenous Peoples. The university honors Mother Earth and the Indigenous Peoples who have stewarded the land for generations and aims to build strong, trusting relationships with Indigenous Peoples of the region.

The mission of NDSU is to provide transformational education, conduct innovative research, and engage with the community to meet the needs of North Dakota and the world.

Please note that this position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements, and reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities during the application process