International Student Advisor

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the International Student Advisor in the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.  If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance for employees, dependents and spouses.  Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

Key Responsibilities:

Performs general advising to students on issues of immigration, travel, employment, financial and personal issues, cultural shock and academic adjustment. 20%

Maintains, analyzes, and assures quality of data within the ISSO and its reporting functions to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Performs necessary actions in TerraDotta, PeopleSoft and SEVIS as required with advising functions to international graduate and undergraduate students. Performs ISSO check-ins. 40%

Performs advising/workshops on travel and visa renewal issues, visa status extensions, taxes, employment issues, cross-cultural awareness, and other support programs for international students and scholars and their dependents. 15%

Generates documents for newly admitted students. Assists in communication with students/scholars concerning their visa documents. 20%

Other duties required. 5%

Education & Work Experience:

B.A./B.S. /M.A./M.S. preferred. 

3-5 years’ work experience preferred.

What you need to succeed:

Demonstrated experience working as a Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer in a college or university setting.

Experience in working with a diverse community in a higher education setting.

Excellent computer skills and experience in web-based applications and data management.

Strong organization and analytic skills.

Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing immigration documents and reports.

Comfort working in a multitasking environment essential.

Creative problem solving/troubleshooting.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to communicate effectively with people from other cultures; attention to detail; U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident Status required by regulation (to serve as J-1 Alternate Responsible Officer); working knowledge of F and J visa regulations and SEVIS.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans.  Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations.  Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society.  Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.