Emory University · 20 hours ago
International Student & Scholar Advisor
US-GA-Atlanta
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expEmory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. They are seeking an International Student & Scholar Advisor to provide guidance on immigration regulations and support international students and scholars through various services and programs.
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Responsibilities
Advises international students, scholars, faculty, their dependents, administrators, and staff in person, by phone, and via email regarding federal immigration and employment regulations, Emory resources, and related matters
Serves as a DSO and ARO for Emory and performs associated duties
Represents Emory in petitions, applications and/or communications with federal, state, and local agencies, including but not limited, to the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of State, Georgia Department of Driver Services, and Social Security Administration
Advises Emory departments/divisions on recruiting, hosting/hiring, and maintaining the status of foreign nationals in F-1, J-1, H-1B, E-3, O-1 and TN immigration status and for permanent residence
May handle employment-based immigration cases, including statuses such as H-1B, E-3, O-1, TN and permanent residency, etc
Analyzes, creates, develops, implements, and evaluates services, workshops, and programming for international students, scholars, employees, and their hiring/hosting departments
Collaborates with various campus partners to improve services offered to Emory's international population
Plans and executes pre-arrival and orientation programs and events
Creates, revises, and reviews communications, including forms, templates, web pages, and letters as needed
Performs related responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in student personnel administration, international studies or a related field
Two years of related work experience
Must be able to serve as an expert Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) and meet government eligibility requirements
Demonstrated ability to learn and understand ever-changing complex federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to foreign nationals and effectively communicate to others
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
Must be able to work with a diverse population in a professional manner, maintaining high levels of customer service, cross-cultural sensitivity, and discretion in handling confidential information
Proficiency and experience in handling employment-based petitions such as H-1B, E-3 and permanent residency
Preferred
A master's degree is preferred
Experience using the Sunapsis international office module and PeopleSoft preferred
Experience living, studying, or working in a country different from one's own desirable
Company
Emory University
Emory University is an institute of higher learning and a private research university.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$719.87MKey Investors
GettyNational Institutes of HealthHyundai Hope On Wheels
2025-08-20Grant· $0.28M
2024-11-13Grant· $15M
2024-08-28Grant· $0.4M
Leadership Team
Claire E Sterk
President Emerita and Charles Howard Candler Professor of Public Health
Gregory Fenves
Chancellor
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