Honors and International Advisor – Part Time

Job Title: Honors and International Advisor – Part Time 20 Hours

Department: Academic Affairs

Reports to: Executive Director of Academic Success & University Registrar

Partners with: Director of Study Abroad Programs & Director of the Mazzuchelli Honors Program

Honors and International Advisor is a critical member of the academic advising team, serving three populations: students in the Mazzuchelli Scholars Honors Program, incoming international students for the F-1 program under Department of Homeland Seccurity, and incoming (J-1 exchange visitors under the Department of State) and outgoing students participating in study abroad programs. The position requires a dynamic and collaborative approach, and the ability to work with colleagues from across the university to support these students.
This position will work closely with the Director of the Mazzuchelli Scholars Honors Program to provide academic and programmatic advising support to Mazzuchelli Scholars. Serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), this position leads all aspects of F-1 and J-1 visa compliance and international student and scholar support, ensuring adherence to federal regulations while delivering a high-quality student experience.

The position also partners with the Director of Study Abroad to provide academic and advising support to students (both incoming and outgoing) participating in study abroad programs, including maintaining records of course equivalencies with exchange partners, supporting course registration, and promoting study abroad opportunities. This position will work closely with professional advising colleagues and faculty advisors across the schools and colleges to ensure student retention and graduation.

• Provide advising support to Mazzuchelli Honors Scholars including assisting with course selections, performing audits to check for graduation eligibility, supporting students transitioning into and out of the honors program, and following up with the Honors Director and University Registrar.
• Provide drop-in advising appointments for international and honors students; develop familiarity with the range of Dominican University academic programs to be able to accurately answer a broad range of student inquiries.
• Lead Federal Compliance & International Student Services - serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for SEVP, ensuring full institutional monitoring and compliance with all federal regulations governing F-1 (from pre-arrival through post-graduation, e.g. transfer, OPT, departure and after) and J-1 students and scholars. This includes managing records in SEVIS, preparing and issuing I-20s to F-1 students, preparing and issuing DS-2019s for J-1 students and scholars, and managing the OPT process for international graduates.
  
  Act as the university’s subject matter expert on immigration policies, proactively interpreting regulatory changes and advising stakeholders. Comply with federal regulations, including appropriate record-keeping, to guide F-1 students through all stages of the international student life cycle.
• Evaluate and process Curricular Practical Training (CPT) applications for F-1 students. Review employer offer letters, job descriptions, and academic credit and alignment before updating form I-20 with CPT employment authorization.
• Drive Regulatory Awareness & Strategic Guidance - monitoring federal guidance and global developments impacting international students. Translate complex regulations into actionable guidance for students, faculty, and university leadership.
• Monitor and analyze updates in federal immigration regulations as it relates to F and J students and their…