Senior International Student Advisor

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00719PO26 Job Family Enrollment Management Job Function Student Services USC Market Title Student Services Program Coordinator Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/132678 Job Level P2 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Senior International Student Advisor Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Academic Affairs and Provost Department PROV Global Carolina State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065 Anticipated Hiring Range $49,700 - $56,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 am -5:30 pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Senior International Student Advisor is a key part of Global Carolina's International Student and Scholar Support office. This position serves as the primary advisor to the F-1 and J-1 international student population on the subjects of maintaining immigration compliance as well as international travel, full-time enrollment, work authorization, and program extensions. This position also focuses on employment authorization education through the facilitation of employment workshops and serves as a liaison with campus partners to ensure international student needs are met in a timely manner.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Banner, Ellucian software, and SEVIS databases.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with diverse clientele of a predominantly non-native English-speaking population
• Fluency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, with a strong working knowledge of Excel

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong word processing skills
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize competing tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with the general public and as a team member
• Ability to handle public inquiries effectively and communicate with culturally diverse clientele

Job Duties

Job Duty

Coordinates post-admission, pre-arrival services for newly admitted international students. Plans, schedules, and delivers pre-arrival orientations for incoming international students. Reconciles international student registration records between Banner and Via database systems. Communicates and collaborates with campus academic departments and offices as well as with government agencies to provide support for the incoming international student population.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Plans and delivers CPT and OPT employment authorization workshops throughout the year. Assists ISSS staff with a variety of collaborative projects focused on international student community building and well-being.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Participates as needed in all other oce activities, programming, and administrative support as assigned.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Enters data into the SEVIS database for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program and issues immigration documents for incoming and continuing students and affiliates. Assists with verifying lawful presence of non-citizen students using the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's SAVE database in compliance with South Carolina law. Maintains accurate student information within the ISSS database. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager for SEVIS Compliance, monitors and updates SEVIS data as needed and supports general SEVIS registration responsibilities twice per academic year.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty

Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for an international student cohort. Processes academic program extension requests, CPT, OPT, and COS applications, SAVE verifications, and provides other immigration advising services based on federal and state regulations and institutional policies. Communicates effectively with other advisors to enhance the advising process and ensure consistency.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 10/01/2026 Job Close Date 10/08/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 8, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/213679 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• • This position requires access to Department of Homeland Security databases, which necessitates this employee to either be a U.S. legal permanent resident or U.S. citizen. Are you a U.S. legal permanent resident or U.S. citizen?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked in a university international office, an immigration law office or other agency where you were required to do regulatory tracking, analysis and advising?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked or studied abroad?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information

Optional Documents