Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor

🇺🇸 Raleigh, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $65K - $75K 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ October 19th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

North Carolina State University is hiring a Senior International Student & Scholar Advisor. The role is in the Office of International Services in Raleigh, NC and provides immigration advising and support to international students and scholars. The advisor manages a substantial caseload, mentors colleagues, and leads improvements to office processes and training.

Highlights

Independently manage complex advising and immigration processes for F-1 and J-1 students and scholars, including sponsored students, exchange participants, Intensive English Program students, J-1 student interns, and 3+2 programs.
Process and issue visa documents and handle program extensions, changes in academic level, transfers, employment benefits, dependent documentation, travel, changes of status, and reinstatements.
Monitor federal immigration regulations and procedural changes from USCIS, SEVP, ICE, and the Department of State, and communicate policies and procedures to students, colleagues, and campus partners.
Serve as subject-matter expert and lead trainer for faculty, advisors, and university partners, and act as the office liaison for assigned colleges.
Own key office processes such as Optional Practical Training, Curricular Practical Training, initial scholar requests, and admissions liaison procedures, and maintain the internal advisor manual and website content.
Lead recurring projects that strengthen international student and scholar retention and success, and take part in rotating weekly drop-in advising and scholar check-ins.
Master's degree in international studies, higher education and student affairs, counseling, social work, or a related field, plus at least five years of international student and scholar advising or equivalent academic advising experience.
Anticipated hiring range of $65,000 to $75,000, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, with occasional night and weekend work required.