• International Student & Scholar Advisor

    University Of Vermont (Burlington, VT)


    Position Details

    Advertising/Posting Title International Student & Scholar Advisor

    Posting Summary

    Support international students during their enrollment at UVM from admission, through their studies, and during post-graduate work authorizations. Advise students on immigration requirements and implications with other aspects of their lives. Serve as a general point of contact for students and support them through direct advising, campus liaison work, and a range of programming. Maintain accurate immigration records for international students and scholars, including recording actions in SEVIS , maintaining internal databases, and processing student requests for actions on their immigration records. Serve as a Designated School Official ( DSO ) for UVM’s F-1 students and serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer ( ARO ) for UVM’s J-1 exchange visitors. Provide occasional support to international scholar (J-1) population. Serve as member of the International Student Services Team and report to Assistant Director for International Student Services.

    Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

    Bachelor’s degree and one year of professional work experience in either: a US higher education administration setting, a position involving interpretation of US immigration regulations, OR a position involving substantial advising of individuals living away from their home country. Experience living or working abroad and/or substantive experience working with international populations in the United States. Ability to communicate effectively in individual advising and group presentations, including to non-native English speakers. Ability to communicate succinctly and clearly to distill complex issues in writing and in speaking. Ability to learn new computer applications. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident per federal regulations to use SEVIS database.

    Desirable Qualifications

    Experience advising international students on F-1 or J-1 federal immigration matters. Direct experience advising students at the post-secondary level. Foreign language abilities are highly desirable, as is experience working with individuals for whom English is not a native language. Experience in organizing programs and events.

     

    Anticipated Pay Range $53,000-$60,000

     

    Other Information

     

    Special Conditions A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Background Check required for this position, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy

     

    FLSA Exempt

     

    Union Position Yes, UVMSU

     

    Posting Details

     

    Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

     

    Job Location Burlington, Vermont, United States

     

    Job Open Date 10/07/2025

     

    Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

     

    Open Until Filled No

    Our Common Ground Statement

    The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

    Position Information

    Position Title Student Success PC2 X

     

    Posting Number S5774PO

     

    Department International Educ Svcs Admin/30241

     

    Position Number 00023486

     

    Percent of Full-Time 1.0

     

    Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 37.5

     

    Term (months per year) 12

     

    Supplemental Questions

     

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    Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

    + Resume

    + Cover Letter/Letter of Application

     

    Optional Documents