International Student Advisor, International Programs Office

Job Description The successful candidate will serve as an immigration advisor to international students and serves as a Designated School Official (DSO). Completes immigration paperwork as well as issue, file and monitor immigration documents and applications. Responsible for updating student records in the federal government SEVIS system using ISSM for batch submissions to the SEVIS database; ensures the university’s continuing compliance with SEVIS reporting requirements and other federal reporting requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor, advising and assisting international students regarding F-1 and J-1 immigration requirements, and prepare appropriate federal documents for work authorization and visa related requests. Advises students on the U.S. immigration, laws, and regulations that impact their enrollment and continued stay in the United States. Process I-20 and DS-2019 applications for new and continuing international students and ensure applications materials meet the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements. Advise students on how to maintain enrollment status as per immigration regulations, and assist students in filing applications with DHS. Verify student enrollment, enters/updates immigration information to student database (ISSM). Maintains I-20 and DS-2019 forms and documentations used by the International Programs Office to assist students with applications and immigration issues.
• Stay informed of current immigration regulations and requirements and maintains professional knowledge of international regulatory policies affecting Idaho State University students and community. Functions as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the university’s F and J programs.
• Represents the office at various meetings and serve on inter-office committees or teams in collaborative efforts as required. Advise international student organizations. Plans and delivers various workshops throughout the year. Coordinates cultural and social events and services to assist new students upon their arrival to Pocatello and Idaho State University. Assist with coordination of international student orientation for each semester.
• Tracks students’ admission and the whereabouts of former international students. Tracks and report enrollment numbers and all other international student data each semester.
• Other duties as assigned, maintains confidentiality as appropriate.