International Student Advisor

Berklee College of Music • Boston, MA

1d • $63,000 - $67,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Berklee's Office of International Student Services (ISS) is seeking an enthusiastic International Student Advisor (ISA) to serve as a vital resource and Designated School Official (DSO) for a caseload of approximately 600 global artists. In this role, you will balance federal compliance with empathetic support, helping international creatives navigate immigration systems and adjust to life in the U.S. At Berklee, your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency: Strictly required by federal law for DSO authorization.
• Bachelor's degree and professional or paraprofessional experience in International Education or Student Affairs working directly with diverse student populations.
• Strong intercultural competency, high emotional intelligence, acute attention to detail, and the ability to facilitate discussions for non-native English speakers.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends is required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in student affairs, counseling, or international relations.
• Bilingual proficiency and personal experience living, studying, or working abroad.
• Familiarity with SEVIS batch systems, ISSM, Colleague, or PowerCampus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply federal F-1 regulations to specific, individual student situations.
• Maintain compliant, accurate reporting to federal agencies via SEVIS and ISSM.
• Keep data pristine within internal student information systems (Colleague and PowerCampus).
• Counsel students on maintaining lawful status, OPT/CPT practical training, travel validation, program extensions, and campus employment.
• Issue Form I-20s and support USCIS applications.
• Advise on non-immigration matters, including cultural adjustment, financial logistics, and career development.
• Serve as a campus-wide resource for faculty and staff on intercultural topics.
• Assist in planning and executing international student orientation and cultural transition workshops each semester.
• Help update web-based policy manuals, manage compliance communications, and hire, train, and supervise ISS student workers.
• Participate in NAFSA and regional industry networks to track national and international regulatory shifts.

Benefits

• Excellent health/dental plans
• a 403(b) retirement match
• tuition assistance
• generous PTO
• a paid winter break

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level