Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor – Office of International Education jobs in United States
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Carnegie Mellon University · 10 hours ago

Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor – Office of International Education

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is a global research university with a strong emphasis on innovation. The Office of International Education is seeking a Foreign Student/Scholar Advisor to provide immigration advising and support for over 8,000 international students and scholars, ensuring compliance with federal laws and university policies.

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Responsibilities

Shared responsibilities for advising the 8,000+ international students and scholars on Carnegie Mellon visa documents
Performing duties focused on immigration-related matters, including immigration advising and precise record-keeping as required by federal law while following university policies and procedures
Providing on-going coordination with university departments before and after student and scholar arrival, program development and implementation, policy development, advocacy, and special projects
Collaborating closely with other OIE staff in addition to university colleagues in various units including academic and administrative departments, as well as with other units within Enrollment Services

Qualification

International student advisingFJ regulationsSEVIS knowledgeCross-cultural sensitivityPublic speakingWriting skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

US citizenship or lawful permanent residence is required in order to be considered for this position
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
One to two years' experience in international student/scholar advising
Cross-cultural sensitivity, patience, and comfort in presenting before a large audience
Understanding of F and J non-immigrant regulations and importance of sensitive deadlines, and knowledge of SEVIS
A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered
Successful pre-employment background check
Must be legal US citizen or US legal permanent resident (green card holder)

Preferred

Master's degree in relevant educational discipline and two to three years' experience in foreign student/scholar advising
Experience working, living, and/or studying abroad
Current knowledge of F, J and H-1B regulations, SEVIS functionality, reporting requirements, and Advisor duties
Experienced cross-cultural trainer and knowledge of Carnegie Mellon academic programs a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access

Company

Carnegie Mellon University

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Carnegie Mellon University is a research university offering programs and research across engineering, science, arts, and business.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$543.58M
Key Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationICANNAppalachian Regional Commission
2026-01-29Grant· $55M
2025-05-29Grant· $0.45M
2024-09-05Grant· $0.5M

Leadership Team

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Angela Blanton
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Amy Coutu
Assistant Vice President, Enterprise Applications
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