Louisiana State University-posted about 2 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Baton Rouge, LA
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

Under the general direction of the Director of International Student Services (ISS), the International Student Advisor will provide high-quality immigration guidance to international students and promote their full participation and integration into the university community. This position is called upon to interpret internal university policies interfacing with federal immigration regulations affecting international students at LSU, and will share the student workload with the student advising team. The advisor will support timely processing, student support and services, and compliance efforts on behalf of the university.

  • Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and an ARO for the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State's reporting requirements impacting international students.
  • Manages data for international students and their dependents, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and seamless data flow between systems.
  • Conducts ongoing tracking and reporting tasks required by SEVIS.
  • Assists with implementation and maintenance of Sunapsis updates, including creation of new processes and e-forms.
  • Collaborates with administrative offices, such as admissions, Information Technology Services, to ensure SEVIS compliance and data integrity.
  • Stays informed about laws, regulations, and policies related to SEVP compliance, and recommends policies and procedures associated with reporting requirements.
  • Trains students, faculty, and staff on Sunapsis.
  • Counsel international students, university staff, and faculty on a broad range of immigration and intercultural issues.
  • Advise international students and scholars on personal, academic, career, social, and cultural matters.
  • Share the document processing workload with advisors in ISS. This includes SEVIS check-in and processing requests.
  • Remain current on relevant immigration regulations and policies impacting the international student populations at LSU.
  • Assist with the preparation and delivery of workshops, presentations, and other programming related to immigration services for international students and scholars.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of International Student Services.
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 1-2 years working with international students in a university setting.
  • General understanding of other U.S. immigration laws and classifications
  • Technical ability to interface with student information systems such as Workday, Sunapsis
  • To qualify for federal agency approval to issue I-20s and DS-2019s, the successful candidate must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residence.
  • Strong intercultural oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team
  • Detail-oriented and time-management skills
  • Ability to work successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds
  • Advanced skills in database management and use of spreadsheet software
  • Master's degree
  • 1-3 years of experience advising F-1 and J-1 international students
  • Strong knowledge of government regulations pertaining to relevant status categories (e.g., F-1, J-1,), and familiarity with other immigration classifications.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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