International Student Advisor

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3438

Position Number

Position Number 72185

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVISOR

Position Summary

The International Student Advisor position manages a case load of international student immigration requests and benefits using knowledge of related Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) regulations and independent judgement of their applicability; answers international student questions related to immigration, cultural adjustment, health insurance, finances and other relevant issues; contributes to planning and delivery of International Student Orientation and other international student programs on and off campus.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree.
Experience working with international student populations in a higher educational environment; or previous experience living, working or studying abroad.
US citizenship or Permanent Residency is required per Department of Homeland Security regulations.
Ability to learn F-1 regulations and serve as a Designated School Official.
An understanding of the needs and concerns of international students and scholars.
Strong intercultural communication skills.
Ability to prioritize workload.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with event planning and/or student programming in a higher educational environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, International Education or related field.
One year of experience as an international student advisor and serving as a Designated School Official.
Competency in a foreign language.
Demonstrated ability to work with international student populations in a higher educational environment.
Experience creating programs and events to serve the needs of an international student community on campus.
Experience with social media and website maintenance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Advises students and scholars on maintaining their immigration status, cultural adjustment, personal issues, health insurance, and academic success.
Manages caseload of international student immigration requests and benefits.
Maintains accurate student and institutional records as per SEVIS requirements.
Contributes to planning International Student Orientation and other international student events and programs.
Advocates for international students on campus and throughout the community.
Stays up-to-date on federal regulations related to international students and scholars.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Employee Group

Employee Group Professional & Administrative
-Salary

Staff Pay Level 1

Pay Range

Pay Range $44,000 - $50,000

Division

Division Student Recruitment & Retention

Department

Department International Affairs & Graduate Recruitment

Position Status

Position Status Provisional

Position End Date

Position End Date 06/30/2025

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location

Location Mount Pleasant, MI

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.
We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts,…