The International Student Advisor is responsible for immigration processing, advising, and SEVIS compliance.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) for the F Program and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J Program.
Advise international students based on experience around F/J student regulations.
Process international student requests (travel signatures, employment).
Responsible for the timely and accurate intake of incoming international student immigration processing.
Assist with SEVIS compliance and data analysis through the upkeep of ISSM and Babson’s student data system.
Assist with special projects, initiatives, and events to support other areas within the Glavin Office as needed.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
N/A
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Bachelor’s degree
Must have a minimum of 2-4 years in higher education with preference for international student/scholar services or related experience.
Must be U.S. Citizen or Lawful U.S. Permanent Resident to meet federal regulatory requirements for professional practice as a Designated School Official (DSO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and international community.
Must have strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/365.
Demonstrated excellence in attention to detail; ability to adhere to instructions and written guidelines to ensure accuracy and consistency in following office protocols.
Ability to work with ethnically, culturally, and socially diverse students, staff, and faculty.
Ability to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; take thoughtful risks; and accept new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Ability to anticipate and embrace change; demonstrate willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Must be a team player with ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
Location is Wellesley, MA (Hybrid or fully remote)
May occasionally attend meetings and events during evenings and/or weekends.
This is a temporary full-time role (35 hours/week) with a required commitment from November-July.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE
Knowledge of F/J immigration regulations and experience with SEVIS and SEVIS batch processing software such as ISSM preferred.
Master’s degree with international focus or relevant field preferred.