ISSO Adviser

• 502613

• Savannah, Georgia, United States

• International Student Services

• Student Services

• Full-time

• Staff

As a member of the ISSO team, you will support international students across a range of categories throughout their time at SCAD, including academics, employment, health care, housing, immigration, safety, scholarships, taxes, and travel. Overall, you’ll play a critical part in helping them not only adjust to university life but also thrive.

To support international students, you’ll:

• Counsel F-1 students and dependents on U.S. immigration law, visa maintenance, and compliance statutes
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)
• Manage SEVIS I-20 administration, tracking, and reporting (e.g., travel signatures, data changes, extensions, leaves of absence, reduced course loads, and data fixes)
• Process and advise on CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, and off-campus work authorization
• Manage SEVIS I-20 transfer releases and coordinate with other institutions

As an adviser, you’ll:

• Review Form I-983 training plans for STEM-eligible alumni
• Maintain employment reporting data
• Assist with quarterly career-preparation workshops to support university employment goals
• Track alumni O-1 and H-1B visa approvals and provide reporting data to CAS
• Chaperone employment-related trips to Charleston, S.C., for biometric appointments

Additionally, you’ll:

• Connect students with local resources (SSA, DDS, tax support) and advise on U.S. health insurance systems
• Support quarterly orientation programs
• Conduct attendance outreach for students with extensive absences or early withdrawals
• Act on student concern alerts to connect individuals with university resources

Candidates should have:

• Knowledge of F-1 student visa regulations
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• An ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of STEM-related career issues and other career needs

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one year of experience as a Designated School Official (DSO) or comparable knowledge of international education
• Experience with Banner, Terra Dotta, Salesforce, and App Extender
• Experience designing and implementing events and workshops

Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s degree
• Bilingual

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residency
• Valid driver’s license

Travel required:

• Less than 10%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Commitment to inclusion

SCAD is committed to fostering a community of respect that is welcoming to all. The innovative spirit at SCAD enriches inclusion by empowering everyone to comfortably be one's authentic self. We are solutions-driven, collaboratively identifying and solving challenges to sustain a positively oriented environment. We understand when all perspectives are elevated, the university community is strengthened.

Equal employment opportunity disclosure

SCAD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), race, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran status, or status in any group protected by applicable laws.

Prohibition against sexual misconduct

SCAD prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at scad.edu/sexualmisconduct.

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Questions?
Contact [email protected].