International Student Advisor

Full job description Posting Details Posting Details Job Title International Student Advisor
Department VISA & IMMIGRATION SERV.
Position Number FP581A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary This position will serve as an international student advisor for a portion of the F1 student population at Old Dominion University. This position requires a high level of knowledge of immigration regulations, as well as the ability to serve as one of ten Designated School Officials (DSO) and one of five Alternate Responsible Officers (ARO) for the SEVIS immigration database. In addition to in-person advising, this position will be responsible for creating, reviewing, and approving federal immigration documents for ensuring maintenance of status. This position also assists with preparation of H1B applications for submission to US Citizenship & Immigration Services. This position will be the primary point of contact for the batching system database, and will work to ensure data integrity among the various systems used for processing international student records. The position will also serve as backup for several other processes, including employment paperwork for non-immigrants working on campus, immigration presentations for students and departments, and J1 scholar documentation
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education Administration, International Studies, Cross-cultural communication, or TESOL required.

• Basic knowledge of F, J, and H-1B visa regulations, and SEVIS.
• Basic knowledge of the accepted practices, policies, and procedures employed when assisting international students.
• Basic knowledge of nonimmigrant visa status requirements.
• Proficiency in data management and report writing.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and to handle multiple assignments and tight deadlines.
• Ability to access SEVIS as a Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex policies and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultural backgrounds.
• Basic relevant immigration regulation, advisement, and compliance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable experience working with information management software, such as Banner, Peoplesoft, ISSM or TerraDotta.
• Basic experience working with diverse populations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Considerable experience working in a Higher Education setting.
• Considerable experience administering and advising federal F, J and NATO immigration regulations as DSO/ARO in a higher education setting.
• Fluency in at least one foreign language.
• Some experience living abroad.
• Considerable experience with advising individual students.

Conditions of Employment



Job Open Date 10/25/2024
Open Until Filled No
Application Review Date 01/10/2025
Job Close Date 01/10/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, is Virginia’s forward-focused public doctoral research university with more than 23,000 students, a top R1 research ranking, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia’s economy.
Applicant Documents Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Contact Information for Professional References

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Other Document

• Recommendation/Reference Letter 1

• Recommendation/Reference Letter 2

• Recommendation/Reference Letter 3

Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).