International Student and Scholar Advisor

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Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $58000

This position reports to the Associate Director of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) within International Education and Global Affairs (IEGA). The International Student and Scholar Advisor plays a key role in ensuring the universitys compliance with federal regulations governing international students exchange visitors and visiting scholars. The position requires the application of specialized knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations as well as university academic policies and procedures.

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment the advisor serves as an integral member of multiple teams including immigration and insurance advising front desk operations SEVIS management information technology ISSS and IEGA. The advisor will help plan coordinate and implement programs and services that support the university community while partnering with ISSS colleagues and campus stakeholders to advance the mission and strategic goals of the office.

The advisor is responsible for maintaining Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) compliance and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of related university systems and records. The successful candidate will serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) as authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State addition the advisor acts as a liaison between ISSS and university administrative offices as well as community partners to support the needs of international students scholars and the broader campus community.

Duties:

• Advise international students and scholars through in-person virtual telephone and email consultations on immigration-related matters university policies and available resources.
• Serve as a proactive and collaborative team member communicating and interpreting departmental immigration policies procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison with state and federal agencies including but not limited to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
• Exercise sound professional judgment in making informed and independent determinations regarding eligibility for immigration benefits while balancing regulatory compliance institutional policy and customer service considerations.
• Support and staff programs events and initiatives sponsored by ISSS and partner offices across the university.
• Develop and deliver presentations at orientations workshops and informational sessions for students scholars campus partners and professional audiences both on campus and at conferences as assigned.
• Serve on departmental divisional and university committees as appropriate and as determined by departmental leadership.
• Represent ISSS and Binghamton University at professional meetings conferences and other engagements within SUNY and in external professional organizations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to promote international student and scholar success and advance the mission of ISSS and the university.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to exercise discretion independent judgment and sound decision-making in complex and evolving situations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn interpret and communicate highly technical information regulations and procedures to diverse audiences.
• Effective organizational skills attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in a compliance-focused environment.
• Written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to identify goals develop strategies and plan and implement programs and activities to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of university and community stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure manage competing priorities and adapt to frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelors degree
• Experience navigating and managing complex organizational processes policies and procedures
• Experience working effectively across cultures and with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience providing advising training workshops or presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications

Note: In accordance with federal regulations governing Designated School Officials (DSOs) and Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs) candidates must be able to demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Professional experience advising international students and scholars on federal immigration related requirements
• Proficiency with SEVIS and/or SUNAPSIS systems

Visasponsorshipis not available for this position. If you currently needsponsorshipor will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization you do not meet eligibility requirements.Additionally please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials

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All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: for Internal Applicants:September 15 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

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