International Student and Scholar Advisor

George Washington University

United States, D.C., Washington

Jan 28, 2025

I. JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description Summary:	The International Services Office ( ISO) at the George Washington University (GW) facilitates international educational exchange through its services and programs. It serves as the primary administrative, programming, and advising office for the GW international community. GWU ISO is searching for an International Student and Scholar Advisor to carry out F-1 and J-1 immigration responsibilities on behalf of the university, including interpreting and signing required immigration forms for processing school transfers, extensions of non-immigrant stay, employment, academic/practical training, re-entry, and change of immigration status. This position reviews and approves requests for I-20 and DS-2019 forms, monitors the maintenance of student data and records, and tracks and analyzes data sets when needed. This position provides individual and group advising to international students and scholars on immigration, academic, and personal matters. This role also typically assists in planning and implementing orientation programs for new international students and scholars, and participates in welcome center check-in, orientation sessions and programs to assist students in their ongoing adjustment to the university and to the U.S. Reporting to the Associate Director, International Services, the International Student and Scholar Advisor is responsible for serving as a Designated School Official ( DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer ( ARO) in carrying out F-1 and J-1 immigration responsibilities on behalf of the University. Job responsibilities include: Recommending changes in practice and policy related to data and record-keeping when appropriate. Maintaining appropriate confidential files. Assisting in planning and implementing orientation programs for new international students and scholars, including the preparation of pre-arrival information, participation in the welcome center check-in, orientation sessions and programs to assist students in their ongoing adjustment to the University and to the U.S. The position is based at GW's Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:	Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:	Ability to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, handle a large workload, and handle multiple priorities. Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment. Commitment to client confidentiality and strong service orientation. Experience as a PDSO, DSO, RO and/or ARO. Significant practical experience with international students and scholar advising (F, J, H-1B) at institutions of higher education.
Hiring Range	$43,888.00 - $56,379.08
GW Staff Approach to Pay	How is pay for new employees determined at GW?

Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location:	Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department:	Academic Affairs
Family	Compliance
Sub-Family	International Services
Stream	Individual Contributor
Level	Level 1
Full-Time/Part-Time:	Full-Time
Hours Per Week:	40
Work Schedule:	Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Will this job require the employee to work on site?	Yes
Employee Onsite Status	Hybrid
Telework:	Yes
Required Background Check:	Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:	Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only?	No
Posting Number:	S013565
Job Open Date:	01/28/2025
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded, Sponsored Project funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening	Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:	The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.