International Advisor
About The Position
The University of Mississippi — fondly referred to as Ole Miss — stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction. We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member — student, faculty, and staff — can achieve their fullest potential. Join the Ole Miss Family — Build Your Legacy Here! Department: The Immigration Services for Students and Scholars (ISSS) is housed within the Office of Global Engagement. ISSS provides comprehensive immigration support for students and scholars at the University of Mississippi. Substitution Statement: An equivalent combination of related experience and education may be considered for this role. Substitutions of the required experience or education will be assessed on a 1:1 substitution basis. Job Summary: Provides specialized student support to international students and international study abroad students. Incumbents in this job classification are responsible for providing immigration advising services and new student orientation to meet the needs of the international student population. The International Advisor problem solves a variety of complex immigration issues requiring considerable knowledge of immigration rules and regulations. Incumbents work independently with decisions impacting students’ educational goals. Federal law requires DSOs and AROs to update and maintain SEVIS records for F, J, and M students, and SEVP guidance states that DSOs and AROs must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and regularly employed members of the school administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (Required)
- Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
- Must meet all federal eligibility requirements for Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) roles.
- Resume and cover letter describing interest, relevant education, skills, or experience.
Nice To Haves
- No prior immigration advising experience is required.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex regulations.
- Interest in supporting international students and scholars.
- Familiarity with international education.
- Familiarity with student services.
- Familiarity with federal immigration regulations.
- Familiarity with university compliance.
Responsibilities
- Advise students on immigration regulations, institutional procedures, and maintenance of lawful status.
- Create, update, and maintain accurate SEVIS records and immigration documents.
- Advise students on employment eligibility and application processes, including on-campus employment, OPT, CPT, STEM OPT, and Academic Training.
- Support university compliance with federal student reporting requirements.
- Develop and maintain immigration-focused student communications.
- Collaborate with campus offices as necessary for immigration compliance.
Benefits
- Equal opportunity employer.
- Does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
