International Student Advisor

About the role

We are seeking a remote, part-time International Student Advisor (ISA) to join the Cranwell International Center (CIC) team. This role plays a vital part in supporting the education, development, and overall success of our international student community. The ISA provides comprehensive advising on immigration, employment, and academic matters, ensuring compliance with university policies and federal regulations. The goal is to help students maintain their legal non-immigrant status, support retention, and facilitate progress toward graduation.

As a Designated School Official (DSO), the ISA processes and signs immigration documents for F-1 visa holders, including, but not limited to, employment authorizations, transfers, and program extensions. The position manages SEVIS records, oversees immigration data, and ensures compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive advising on immigration, employment, and academic matters for international students.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and federal regulations to help students maintain legal non-immigrant status.
• Process and sign immigration documents for F-1 visa holders, such as employment authorizations, transfers, and program extensions.
• Manage SEVIS records and oversee immigration data in compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) guidelines.
• Perform well under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Requirements

• Eligibility for certification by DHS as a Designated School Official (DSO); must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Capacity to work remotely on a part-time basis (30 hours per week).
• Successful completion of a criminal conviction check.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or equivalent related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver professional presentations.
• Active involvement with NAFSA: Association of International Educators or other higher education associations.
• Prior experience working with international student populations in a higher education setting.
• Previous designation as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Demonstrated proficiency using the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
• Experience as an Alternate Responsible Officer.
• Experience with Banner or other Student Information Systems.
• Experience with Sunapsis or other student immigration management software.
• Experience providing virtual advising and student support.

Pay

$25–$28 per hour.

Schedule

30 hours per week, part-time. Non-exempt: eligible for overtime.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College.

The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.