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Louisiana State University · 1 month ago

International Student Advisor - Global

Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Louisiana State University is seeking an International Student Advisor to provide immigration guidance and support to international students. The role involves advising students on various matters and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations while promoting their integration into the university community.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State’s reporting requirements impacting international students

Counsel international students, university staff, and faculty on a broad range of immigration and intercultural issues

Advise international students in person or virtually on personal, academic, career, social, and cultural matters

Assist with meeting the ongoing reporting and compliance requirements of immigration regulations using the SEVIS and Sunapsis systems

In collaboration with other departments and external organizations, assist with providing services and support for international students and their families

Share the document and request processing workload with advisors in ISS

Remain current on relevant immigration regulations and policies impacting the international student populations at LSU

Assist with the preparation and delivery of workshops, presentations, and other programming related to immigration services for international students and scholars

Serve as the primary point of contact for LSU Global students and staff

Represent ISS in LSU Global meetings related to international students in the program

Monitor new LSU Global students’ initial semester arrival, enrollment, and credit hour status in the LSU system

Work with the Director of ISS to streamline the administrative responsibilities related to LSU Global and ensure a smooth working relationship with the program

Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of International Student Services

Qualification

Immigration guidanceSEVIS systemSunapsis systemMS Office proficiencyIntercultural communicationStudent-centered approachDetail-orientedTime managementTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years working with international students in a university setting

General understanding of other U.S. immigration laws and classifications

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office

Technical ability to interface with student information systems such as Workday for students and Sunapsis

U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residence is required to be a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for approval to access Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Strong inter-cultural oral and written communication skills - Proficient

Ability to work independently as well as in a team - Proficient

Detail-oriented and time management skills - Proficient

Ability to work successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds - Proficient

Ability to have a student-centered approach to advising and interacting with students - Proficient

Preferred

Master's degree and 2-4 years of experience advising F-1 and J-1 international students

Strong knowledge of government regulations pertaining to relevant status categories (e.g., F-1, J-1), and familiarity with other immigration classifications

Previous experience with technology functions of an office interfacing directly with international students