University of South Florida Libraries · 12 hours ago
International Student Adv I
Tampa, FL
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$43K/yr - $46K/yr
1+ years expThe University of South Florida Libraries is seeking an International Student Advisor I to provide immigration advising for international students and serve as a SEVIS Designated School Official. The role involves evaluating immigration status, creating necessary documents, and collaborating with various departments to enhance the onboarding experience for international students.
Higher Education
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) in the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) operated by the Department of Homeland Security
Evaluates records of newly admitted international students to determine immigration status and conducts timely and accurate review of financial and immigration-related documents
Creates and issues immigration documents (I-20) for newly admitted international students via the university's case management software and SEVIS RTI
Advises incoming international students on immigration regulations pertaining to steps necessary to obtain an I-20 and to apply for a visa stamp at a US Embassy
Informs students about immigration benefits, maintaining immigration status, and complying with immigration regulations as a student
Collaborates with various departments/offices for student yield, retention, and onboarding
Responsible for updates to SEVIS including but not limited to changes to funding, program date changes, changes of level, transferring in/out, and travel signatures
Assists with the mandatory reporting of international student data for F-1 visa holders via batch interface and real-time SEVIS
This includes but is not limited to updates and changes to student's records due to semester reports, enrollment reports, record updates/corrections, and initial verification (check in) of immigration documents of all new students
Participates in planning and implementing check-in (orientation) sessions for incoming students, conducts workshops/session on immigration, culture, or other adjustment topics, and assist with all office programming and events
Essential personnel in the event of crisis
Maintain knowledge of U.S. immigration policies, USCIS regulations, and SEVIS procedures by attending professional development workshops and conferences, reading government publications, and staying current on immigration topics
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization
Minimum of one to three years experience in advising F-1 international students on immigration matters
United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident required by DHS for access to SEVIS system
Preferred
Experience as a Designated School Official (DSO) in SEVIS
Completion of NAFSA Professional F-1 Advising for Beginners
Exposure to international education as demonstrated by living in a different country, working or studying in a different country, or working with an international student population
Experience with software for batching to SEVIS, such as SUNAPSIS
Experience with university student database such as OASIS Banner
Benefits
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
Retirement plan options
Employee and dependent tuition programs
Generous leave
Hundreds of employee perks and discounts
Company
University of South Florida Libraries
The University of South Florida Libraries accelerate learning and knowledge production through distinctive collections, information service innovation, and thought leadership.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase