International Student Advisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university in one of the behavioral sciences, public or business administration, or a job-related field.
• Specialized experience during which the applicant has acquired and successfully applied the knowledge and abilities shown above be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Working knowledge of the basic principles of individual and group behavior; research and observation techniques for the purpose of recording, classifying, and interpreting factual information; and the techniques and methods of interviewing.
• Ability to gather and analyze data; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; participate in and contribute to group meetings, conferences and interviews; clearly express ideas and recommendations orally; write clear and concise reports; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and faculty.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience as a Designated School Official (DSO) is preferred.
• Work experience as an international student advisor is preferred.
• Work experience in the university admissions and enrollment process is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide general information to prospective and current students regarding program offerings, admission requirements, and enrollment processes, and refer complex inquiries to senior staff.
• Assist students with application processes by reviewing submissions for completeness and directing required documentation.
• Support basic student financial processes by providing standard information on tuition and payment options and routing inquiries as appropriate.
• Enter and update student data in systems such as PeopleSoft and CRM to maintain accurate records.
• Assist with issuing I-20s for IEP students in accordance with established guidelines, maintaining SEVIS immigration records, and supporting processes such as transfers, terminations, travel signatures, and changes of status.
• Assist with maintaining student records by entering, verifying, and updating information in accordance with established procedures.
• Support file review processes by checking documentation for completeness and flagging discrepancies for review.
• Support agent liaison activities, including communication with overseas agents, collecting reference checks, and preparing agent agreements.
• Provide general administrative support for student services operations, including scheduling and coordination tasks.
• Provide basic advising support to students by answering routine questions and referring complex academic or immigration-related concerns to appropriate staff.
• Assist with appointment scheduling and preparation of advising materials.
• Support workshops and information sessions by coordinating logistics and materials.
• Assist in coordinating student orientations and informational sessions by preparing materials, scheduling logistics, and supporting event delivery.
• Provide support for outreach and recruitment activities through routine communications and event assistance.
• Assist in compiling basic data for reports related to student applications and enrollment.
• Support updates to program materials such as guides and handbooks under direction.
• Other classification-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Sick time
• Vacation time
• 15 paid holidays a year
• Fee waiver education program