International Student Adviser

Job Posting Details

Job

Location:

UCSB Campus

Full/Part Time:
Full Time

Work Location:

Student Resource Building - 3130

Percentage of Time: 100%

Payroll

Title:

STDT SVC ADVISOR 3 SV (005156)

Job Code: 005156

Job Open Date: 7/21/26

Application Review Begins: 8/5/26

Department Code (Name): INTS (INTERNATION STUDENTS)

Union Code (Name): SV
- Student Services and Advising Professionals

Employee Class (Appointment Type):
Staff:
Career

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range:
The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $61,530.00 to $73,000.00/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $61,5300.00 to $/year.

Working Days and

Hours:

Monday
- Friday 8-5

Benefits Eligibility:
Full Benefits

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable:
In-Person position. This position is eligible for Hybrid Work Arrangements following completion of 6-month probation or training period. Agreements will allow up to 1 day remote per work week and is subject to department approval.

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) serves the needs of international students and scholars as well as the UCSB community who work with this international population. OISS provides administrative assistance, counseling, advising, and programming to the campus community. The staff meet with students and scholars about immigration, employment, housing, health care, financial concerns, academic problems, travel, and personal issues.

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International Student Adviser An adviser for over 4,000 graduate and undergraduate non-immigrant students. Using advanced knowledge and specialized skills, complete required compliance reporting as dictated by the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State, independently advise students regarding complex federal regulations as well as academic, personal financial and acculturation issues that relate to their immigration status; serve as Designated School Official for F-1 student program and Alternate Responsible Officer for J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.

Develop programs and workshops to meet specific needs of international students with a focus on undergraduate degree students. Maintains up to date knowledge of federal laws, regulations pertaining to international students, assist in the development of campus policies and procedures affecting non-immigrant students, and provide information to students, faculty and staff. Interface with the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State and other government agencies as well as international education groups.

• Required Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Bachelor's Degree

• 1-3 years Designated School Official (DSO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) experience.
• 1-3 years Demonstrated proficiency using UC-specific student information systems (such as Gold, BARC, Banner, or campus-specific databases) to verify enrollment, academic standing, and course registration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding time frames.
• Strong policy analysis techniques.
• Working knowledge of advising and counseling techniques.
• Knowledge of University-specific computer application programs and knowledge of University and departmental principles and procedures involved in risk assessment and evaluating risks as to likelihood and…