International Student Services Coordinator

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

International Student Services Coordinator

Job : 302719

Location: Georgia Southern
- Savannah

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and more than 100 countries.

With four vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, the Liberty Campus in Hinesville, and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro
- Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment that encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned specialized accreditation from numerous professional and academic associations that set standards in their respective fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands‑on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive, student‑centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally recognized for the caliber of its academic programs and student experience. Georgia Southern University has also been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Armstrong Campus
- Savannah, GA

International Student Admissions and Programs

Serve as an International Student Advisor (ISA) and Designated School Official (DSO) for Georgia Southern's international student population. The International Student Coordinator provides immigration and cultural assistance in support of international student immigration compliance, retention, and graduation. The International Student Coordinator ensures Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS) compliance and implements student programs and workshops that promote the success and retention of international students, adhering to best practices.

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), advising and assisting international students on F-1 visa regulations and benefits
• Maintain data in the SEVIS system, providing reports as needed
• Counsel and refer international students to University resources
• Assist with the I-20 process, communication, and support services for newly admitted international students
• Maintain compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies
• Coordinate meaningful international programs (including international orientation) and advise the International Ambassadors student group
• Serve as a campus advocate and resource for international students

• Bachelor's Degree

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

• One (1) or more years of experience as a DSO
• Familiarity with F-1 federal immigration regulations

• Master's Degree

• Experience with Banner and Terra Dotta software
• Intercultural communication skills
• Experience working with international students within higher education or comparable environment

$23.80 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.