NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 8 hours ago
International Student and Scholar Advisor
Provo, UT
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Mid, Senior Level
$66K/yr - $84K/yr
3+ years expBrigham Young University is the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated to its mission of assisting individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life. The International Student and Scholar Advisor provides immigration compliance and holistic advising for non-U.S. citizen students and visiting scholars, ensuring accurate visa documentation and supporting students' academic progress.
CharityEducationNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor and report immigration compliance; process SEVIS and related immigration documentation with a high degree of accuracy
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and community agencies and maintain comprehensive student records
Maintain regulatory expertise through ongoing professional development and training
Provide regulatory and holistic advising for a large caseload of international students, scholars, and dependents across multiple visa types
Collaborate with campus partners to support academic success, address risk factors, and connect individuals to appropriate resources
Participate in professional development, committee service, and scholarship review processes
Plan, manage, and assess assigned projects, programs, events, and reports
Supervise student employees and manage associated human and financial resources
Assist with preparation and delivery of the International Student Orientation course (STDEV 120)
Support assessment, grading, and feedback for students
Qualification
Required
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and at least three years of full-time advising experience, including experience in higher education settings and with international students
U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency as mandated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State (8 CFR 214.3(l)(1))
Ability to supervise, advise, counsel and train students/exchange visitors in complex legal settings under his/her stewardship
Superior attention to detail, especially in regards to interpreting the Code of Federal Regulations and BYU policies, and processing accurate documentation for federal benefits under various visa categories
Preferred
Master's Degree in a related field and at least five years of full-time advising experience, including experience in higher education settings and with international students, preferably as a Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer
Benefits
401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Company
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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