**International Student & Scholar Advisor**
**About the Opportunity**
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by individuals in this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the personnel so classified.
**Job Summary**
Under the guidance of an Associate Director/Director at the Office of Global Services (OGS) at Northeastern University, the International Student and Scholar Advisor (ISSA) offers advisory services to international students and scholars holding F/J non-immigrant status. As a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), the ISSA uses the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) to execute necessary functions, collect data, and create reports.
**Responsibilities of the ISSA include:**
– Advising and supporting F-1 students, J-1 students, and J-1 scholars to maintain their non-immigrant status, employment authorization, cultural adaptation, and more.
– Managing and updating student and scholar records in SEVIS, including reportable events as mandated by federal regulations.
– Keeping current with federal regulations, SEVIS procedures, Northeastern academic policies, and OGS policies to provide comprehensive advising.
– Guiding NU academic departments and key contacts on regulatory requirements and institutional and OGS policies.
– Advising students on logistical matters such as obtaining a social security number and a U.S. driver’s license/state ID.
– Coordinating with government agencies, including DHS, SEVP, DOS, CBP, and USCIS, regarding student requests and travel.
– Designing and delivering regulatory training for students, scholars, and colleagues.
– Communicating with academic and co-op/career advisors to support comprehensive international student advising.
– Collaborating with OGS academic services and programming support teams on orientation programming related to immigration compliance.
– Contributing to the development and implementation of programs and systems to support the international student and scholar experience at Northeastern.
– Providing advising support and representing OGS at a U.S. Global network campus, participating in campus-wide meetings, and assisting with events.
– Participating in the DSO on-call rotation.
– Performing other duties as assigned.
**Required Qualifications**
– Bachelor’s degree.
– One to three years of experience as a DSO/ARO, working with SEVIS to process documentation, maintain records, and meet regulatory reporting requirements.
– U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency is required to be a DSO/ARO.
– Knowledge of F-1 and J-1 regulations and professional experience with international student and scholar populations across the student lifecycle.
– Ability to multitask and develop organizational systems for managing a high-volume caseload.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Capacity to work independently in a fast-paced environment and as a team member.
– Understanding of privacy laws and ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
**Additional Qualifications**
– Proficiency in using various computer software systems, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and web-based applications.
– Familiarity with batching systems such as SUNAPSIS.
– Strong intercultural communication and interpersonal skills.
– Experience studying or working abroad or living overseas.
– Knowledge of a second or third language.
– Prior experience in academic advising.
**Position Type**
Student Services
**Additional Information**
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education, and skills when making an offer. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, life, retirement plans, and commuting and transportation benefits. More information is available at https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/.
Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty and staff community. The institution values and fosters a culture of inclusivity, built on respect and diversity in all forms. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To learn more about Northeastern University’s dedication to diversity and inclusion, please visit www.northeastern.edu/diversity.
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