International Student Advisor

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

19h•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 approximately 600 global artists. This role involves balancing federal compliance with empathetic support, helping international creatives navigate immigration systems and adjust to life in the U.S. The 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.
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.
Ability to facilitate discussions for non-native English speakers.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings/weekends.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in student affairs, counseling, or international relations.
Bilingual proficiency.
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.