Deadline
Mar 30, 2027
Closing in 162 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted
Oct 01, 2026
Offered salary$65,000 - $68,000
About the role
University Of Rhode Island Applicant Portal | Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs)
Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Posting Details
Position Information| Posting Number | SF02224 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs) |
| Position Number | 109656 |
| FTE | 1.00 |
| FLSA | Exempt |
| Position Type | Professional Staff |
| Union | PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc |
| Pay Grade Level | Grade Level: 10 |
| Pay Grade Range | Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $68,000 |
| Status | Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent |
| Department | International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) |
|---|---|
| Contact(s) | Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu) |
| Contact Phone/Extension | |
| Contact Email | |
| Physical Demands | |
| Campus Location | Kingston |
| Grant Funded | |
| Extension Contingency Notes | |
| Job Description Summary |
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/30/2026. Applications received after 10/30/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE POSITION WILL BE A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIRE. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director, provide advising services to international students and scholars with F/J non-immigrant status on immigration and employment regulations, university resources and personal/cultural matters. Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). |
| Duties and Responsibilities | ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Advise, counsel, and assist F-1 students, J-1 students, and J-1 scholars to ensure maintenance of their non-immigrant status, employment authorization, U.S. culture, academic, social, personal adjustment, etc. Create, update, and maintain student and scholar records in SEVIS to include reportable events as required by federal regulations. Advise students on logistical matters including obtaining a social security number and applying for a U.S. driver’s license/state ID. Maintain up to date knowledge of federal regulations, SEVIS procedures, university academic policies and procedures to provide timely and comprehensive advising. Liaise with relevant government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the Department of State (DOS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding student requests, data fixes, and travel. Design and/or deliver regulatory workshops for international students, scholars, and relevant colleagues. Communicate with academic and co-op/career advisors to support comprehensive international student advising. Collaborate with university academic services and programming support team on orientation programming as it pertains to immigration compliance and the initial review of F and J regulations with new students. Cross train and coordinate with the International Enrollment Management team to develop and implement a comprehensive student onboarding support strategy for international students.Serve within the emergency phone on-call rotation. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform other duties as assigned. LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT: Personal computers, printers, and word processing, database management software and spreadsheet software. |
| Required Qualifications |
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: 1. Bachelor’s degree. 2. Minimum of one years’ experience as a DSO/ARO working directly with SEVIS to process documentation, maintain records and comply with regulatory reporting requirements. 3. Must have U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency which are required to be a DSO/ARO. 4. Demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 regulations. 5. Demonstrated professional experience working with international student (and scholar) populations throughout all parts of the international student experience (pre-arrival, enrollment, post-completion employment). 6. Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. 7. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team. 8. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills. 9. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills. 10.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations. |
| Preferred Qualifications |
PREFERRED: 1. Master’s degree. 2. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with immigration regulations pertaining to H1-B, Permanent Residence, TN, E-3, O-1, B1/B2. 3. Demonstrated familiarity with Peoplesoft and Sunapsis. 4. Previous or current participation in NAFSA: Association of International Educators. 5. Demonstrated study/work abroad or other living experience overseas. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EEO Statement: URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711. |
| Environmental Conditions | ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. |
| Posting Date | 09/30/2026 |
| Closing Date | |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application: (#1) Cover letter. (#2) Resume. Note: References will be upon request by the search committee. |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17139 |
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a minimum of one years’ experience as a DSO/ARO working directly with SEVIS to process documentation, maintain records and comply with regulatory reporting requirements?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency which are required to be a DSO/ARO?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 regulations?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated professional experience working with international student (and scholar) populations throughout all parts of the international student experience (pre-arrival, enrollment, post-completion employment)?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills?
- Yes
- No
- *
Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations?
- Yes
- No
- *
Are you a URI employee currently in a position covered by the PSA Union? (You will not be disqualified for answering "No")
- Yes
- No
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