Senior International Student Advisor

Job Description:

Berklees international students comprise approximately 35% of our student bodyamong the highest percentages of any college or university in the nation. The Office of International Student Services (ISS) is seeking an enthusiastic International Student Advisor (ISA) to serve as a vital resource and Designated School Official (DSO) for a caseload of approximately 600 global this role you will balance federal compliance with empathetic support helping international creatives navigate immigration systems cross-cultural differences and life in the U.S. At Berklee your work directly supports the next generation of creative leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Immigration Advising & Compliance:

• DSO Representation: Research interpret and apply federal F-1 regulations to the specific individual situations of international students.
• SEVIS Tracking: Maintain compliant reporting to federal agencies via SEVIS and ISSM as required by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Keep data pristine within student information systems (Colleague and PowerCampus).
• F-1 Benefits: Counsel students on maintaining lawful status part-time enrollment permissions practical training (OPT/CPT) program extensions and campus employment. Issue Form I-20s and support USCIS applications like change of status or reinstatement.
• Holistic Support: Advise on non-immigration matters including cultural adjustment campus resources financial logistics and career development. Serve as a campus-wide resource for faculty and staff on intercultural topics.

Programming & Operations:

• Orientation: Assist in planning and delivering international student orientation each semester focusing on cross-cultural transition and academic expectations.
• Administration: Help maintain web-based policy manuals manage compliance communications and recruit hire train and supervise ISS student employees.
• Professional Development: Participate in NAFSA and regional professional networks to track global and national regulatory shifts.

What Youll Bring

Required Qualifications:

• Citizenship Requirement: Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident as mandated by federal regulations for all DSOs.
• Education & Experience: Bachelors degree and professional or paraprofessional experience in International Education or Student Affairs working directly with diverse international student populations. 3 years experience in advising and/or student development.
• Core Skills: Exceptional intercultural competency high emotional intelligence acute attention to detail and the ability to facilitate large group discussions for non-native English speakers. Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in student affairs counseling or international relations.
• Bilingual proficiency and personal experience living studying or working abroad.
• Familiarity with SEVIS batch systems ISSM Colleague or PowerCampus.

Why Choose Berklee

• Global Community: Work in a historic Boston neighborhood surrounded by inspiring global artistic talent.
• Cultural Access: Enjoy nightly unrivaled access to world-class campus music theater and dance performances.
• Total Rewards: Outstanding health and dental packages a 403(b) retirement system with matching contributions generous PTO tuition assistance and a paid winter break to rest and recharge.

Hiring Range: $68000 to $70000; salary dependent on experience and education.

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This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise other than an at will employment relationship.

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