Senior International Student Advisor

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

OVERVIEW The Senior International Student Advisor at the University of South Carolina supports the international student community through Global Carolina’s International Student and Scholar Support office. This role serves as the primary advisor for F-1 and J-1 student populations, helping students understand immigration compliance, travel guidance, enrollment requirements, and employment authorization processes. The position also works closely with campus partners to support student success and timely services.

• Serves as the primary advisor to F-1 and J-1 international student populations
• Advises students on maintaining immigration compliance
• Provides guidance related to international travel

• Supports students with full-time enrollment questions and processes
• Advises on work authorization and program extensions
• Facilitates employment workshops focused on employment authorization education
• Serves as a liaison with campus partners to help ensure international student needs are met in a timely manner

• Experience advising F-1 and J-1 international student populations
• Knowledge of immigration compliance

• Understanding of international travel guidance for student populations
• Familiarity with employment authorization processes
• Ability to facilitate workshops and educational programming
• Ability to collaborate with campus partners and support student needs WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International student advising plays an important role in helping students navigate complex immigration and authorization requirements while pursuing academic goals. A knowledgeable advisor helps students remain informed, maintain compliance, and access campus resources that support their academic and professional development.

• Highlight experience working with international student populations and immigration-related advising
• Include examples of employment authorization or workshop facilitation experience
  
  Demonstrate communication skills used to explain complex policies to students
• Show experience collaborating with campus offices or cross-functional teams
• Emphasize attention to detail when handling compliance-related

Tailor application materials to reflect student support and advising experience