OVERVIEW The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) and Shared Services Coordinator at Lehigh University supports international students and scholars through advising, compliance, and engagement work within the Office of International Affairs. This role combines student-facing immigration support with behind-the-scenes administrative coordination. It is positioned at the intersection of federal regulatory compliance, student experience, and cross-departmental operations. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide direct advising, operational, and engagement support to international students and scholars – Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) – Ensure compliance with federal immigration regulations – Maintain accurate and up-to-date SEVIS records – Support international student programming – Contribute to shared administrative services across Office of International Affairs departments REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International students and scholars rely on accurate immigration advising and timely institutional support to maintain their legal status and fully participate in university life. This role helps ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations while also supporting student engagement and programming that foster belonging and success. By contributing to shared services, the position strengthens operational consistency and collaboration across international education functions. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Emphasize any experience you have working with international students, scholars, or immigration-related processes, even if gained in a supporting or administrative capacity. – Highlight your attention to detail and comfort working with regulated systems or records, as compliance and data accuracy are central to the role. – Demonstrate your ability to balance student-facing responsibilities with operational or administrative tasks across multiple departments. – If applicable, reference experience collaborating across offices or contributing to shared services models in higher education. – In your application materials, clearly convey your interest in international education and your understanding of the importance of compliance, service, and engagement in this field.