• International Student Advisor

    Auburn University (Auburn, AL)


    Position Details

    Position Information

    Requisition Number

    S4666P

    Home Org Name

     

    International Programs

     

    Division Name

     

    Provost and VP Academic Affair

    Position Title

    International Student Advisor

     

    Job Class Code

    AA44A/B/C

    Appointment Status

     

    Full-time

     

    Part-time FTE

     

    Limited Term

     

    No

     

    Limited Term Length

    Job Summary

    The International Students Advisor provides a wide-range of advisement and coordination of professional services relating to visiting non-immigrant international students, scholars, employees, faculty and dependents while ensuring institutional compliance with federal immigration law.

    Essential Functions

    + Provides advisement/counseling for international students in matters related to immigration status which includes, but is not limited to, various categories of visa issues, legal employment and career consideration for different disciplines, daily needs in the Auburn community (social security requirements, driver’s license requirements, international travel, and related support services), and first point of contact for academic difficulties, health and personal issues.

    + Plans and makes appropriate decisions based on established parameters, guidelines, and regulations impacting student/scholar progress toward timely program completion and post-program employment; serves as liaison with professionals in other offices on campus, or with sponsors in foreign countries, to troubleshoot and solve problems as new issues arise or new programs interface.

    + Collaborates with Auburn Global staff and administrators in serving incoming international students’ academic and service needs. This includes establishing pathway programs to help students transition into degree seeking status, provide appropriate immigration documentation to facilitate student matriculation and ensuring processes are consistent with Auburn University and federal government requirements.

    + Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO ) and Alternate Responsible Office (ARO ) for Auburn University, interpreting and following the regulations governed by the Department of Homeland Security.

    + Collaborates with internal departments and external entities on attaining H-1B visa status and legal permanent residency for tenure-track faculty.

    + Plans/executes international student events and programs, which include orientation, employment workshops, travel validation events, scholar recognition events, etc.

    + Provides international student enrollment reports internally and to the Federal government each semester. Monitors student and faculty travel to and from world areas of health concern and reports identified travel toEAMC , Student Medical Clinic, and State Health authorities.

     

    Why Work at Auburn?

     

    + **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

    + **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

    + **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

    + **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

    + **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

     

    Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications

    Bachelor’s Degree; no specific discipline.

     

    1 year of experience working in an international student & scholar services office to include advising or counseling international students, familiarity with processing immigration documents, and/or coordinating international student events and programs.

     

    Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

    Minimum Skills and Abilities

    + Knowledge of Visa categories, immigration processes and related state and federal laws and regulations.

    + Knowledge of physical and electronic interfaces with the Department of Homeland Security F-1 visa program and Department of State J-1 visa program.

     

    Minimum Technology Skills

     

    Minimum License and Certifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Desired Qualifications

    Posting Detail Information

     

    Salary Range

     

    $39,420 - $75,040

     

    Job Category

     

    Academic Advising/Support

     

    Working Hours if Non-Traditional

     

    7:45a.m. - 4:45p.m. Monday-Friday

    City position is located in:

    Auburn

    State position is located:

    Alabama

     

    List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

    N/A

    Posting Date

     

    08/13/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    09/12/2025

     

    Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

     

    It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

     

    Special Instructions to Applicants

     

    Quick Link for Internal Postings

     

    https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55335

     

    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    1. Resume

    2. Cover Letter

    Optional Documents

    1. Letter of Recommendation