International Student Advisor

Western Carolina University’s Office of Global Engagement is seeking a dedicated International Student Advisor to join our team. This role is ideal for a new or experienced professional passionate about supporting international students through admissions, orientation, campus programming, and compliance with immigration regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO): Ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations and maintain student and campus records through the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
• Admissions Liaison: Collaborate with the graduate school and undergraduate admissions offices to review international applications.
• Primary Contact for Support Services: Coordinate with campus departments to provide updates and ongoing support to international students.
• Orientation Planning: Plan and execute International Student Orientation each semester.
• Campus Programming Assistance: Support major campus events such as International Education Week and International Festival.
• International Student Programming: Serve as the staff advisor for the International Peer Advisor and Liaison (I-PALs) buddy program.
• Website and Recruitment Materials Development: Enhance the ISSS section of the WCU Global website and create promotional materials for international student recruitment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• U.S. permanent resident or citizen status to qualify as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, demonstrated by the ability to create and edit documents and spreadsheets.
• Experience in managing social media accounts for professional purposes, including content creation and engagement metrics.
• Strong writing skills, evidenced by the ability to produce clear and concise written communication.
• Experience working with diverse cultural groups, demonstrated through previous roles or projects.
• Proven organizational skills, as shown by the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as evidenced by previous team-based projects or roles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience studying or working abroad.
• Proficiency in a second language.

Benefits

• Generous state benefits package.

Pay

Up to $48,000 per year.

About the University

As the westernmost institution in the University of North Carolina System, Western Carolina University (founded in 1889) attracts students from around the globe for its nationally ranked programs, affordability through NC Promise, and exceptional student support. Recognized as a top adventure college and surrounded by the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, students, faculty, and staff can explore the region's vast natural diversity through unrivaled experiential learning and recreational activities. WCU enrolls approximately 12,000 students and is supported by over 600 faculty and over 900 staff on its 600-acre campus, situated 50 miles west of Asheville where it also maintains an instructional site at Biltmore Park. The campus is adjacent to the Qualla Boundary, home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and within a 150-mile radius of Atlanta, Knoxville, and Charlotte.