"International Student Advisor"

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Position Information

Posting Number:
0601234-NC

Position Type:
Classified, Part-time

Position Title:
International Student Advisor

Employment Requirement
Criminal Background Check - C4

Division/Department:
International Programs

Location
Albany Campus, Albany, OR

Job Summary:

Supports student recruitment, admissions, and academic progression and campus engagement of international students. Provides services related to F & M Visa holders as a Designated School Official (DSO).

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills: Requires general knowledge of office practices and procedures. Requires thorough knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and basic arithmetic skills. Must have operational knowledge of office equipment including personal computers, word processing and database applications. Requires good presentation and public speaking skills. Requires good planning, organizing, customer relations, and communications skills.

Abilities: Must be able to perform the duties of the position efficiently and effectively. Requires the ability to prepare routine or customized reports, correspondence, and/or materials using word processing or database applications. Requires the ability to interpret and apply federal and state regulations and policies, college rules, as well as procedures of the admissions, records, and registration department. Must be able to assess and resolve routine and non-routine problems, prioritize, and plan work in a fast-paced environment. Requires the ability to communicate with a wide range of contacts in a patient and courteous manner, in person, over the phone, in via email correspondence. Requires the ability to develop and deliver public presentations. Must be able to address the needs of prospective students with a wide range of goals, skills, and demographics. Requires the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to work respectfully with individuals of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities.

Education and Experience: Position requires a BA/BS degree in marketing, business, liberal arts, or a related area. Comparable experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident in order to meet Department of Homeland Security’s eligibility requirements to be a Designated School Official (DSO).

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of community college recruiting and marketing, and experience working with international students is preferred. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Education and Experience: Experience working in post-secondary student services with international students is preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment with little or no exposure to health and safety hazards. Occasional weekend and evening work is required. Considerable time is spent working at a computer. Must be able lift and carry light to medium weight materials (up to 50 pounds), set up large display boards, load/unload and pull handcarts of boxes, equipment and materials with total weight under 100 pounds. Must be able to communicate with students and other individuals in person and over the phone. Must be able to speak in front of groups.

Essential Duties:

Coordinates immigration status for F and M visa holders:

• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO), authorized by the US Department of Homeland Security, and is responsible for Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVIS) updates and records maintenance. Interprets federal immigration regulations and maintains knowledge of Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) guidelines and SEVIS procedures that affect international students and their dependents. Creates new records, updates student’s information, and registration. Documents all actions.
• Assists international students in obtaining information on authorizations of on-campus employment, Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) per appropriate federal regulations.

Supports international student admissions process:

• Ensures students follow LBCC’s admission process for F-1 and M-1 visa holders. Collects all required documents such as bank statements, affidavits of support, financial guarantees, passports, I-94s, and visas, language assessment scores, college transcripts, and placement testing for eligibility. Issues relevant documents upon student’s acceptance.
• Assists in organizing the international student entry process including international student orientation, First Resort orientation, and connections with academic advisors and academic coaches. Collaborates with academic advisors and academic coaches in supporting F-1 and M-1 students.

Supports student retention and engagement activities:

• Provides ongoing student retention assistance, including informing students of and interpreting college academic policies and practices. Refers students to their navigators and academic advisors. Keeps accurate records in Watermark to aid other staff in helping students.
• Primary user of college’s CRM of Banner Module, Watermark, and Google Office Suite. Responsible for updating and maintaining the international application, website and electronic forms for prospective and current students. Communicates electronically with students and maintains administrator privileges for social media forums for LBCC’s International Office.
• Assists Global Ambassadors and International Office Assistant to organize international student events.
• Collaborates with Degree Partnership Program to support the LBCC / OSU Degree Partnership Program.
• Monitors students’ academic performance in relation to satisfactory progress for academic standing, and requirements for retention of their F-1 student visas.
• Maintains current foundational knowledge about academic programs. Contacts students who withdraw from classes.

Coordinates administrative requirements for international students

• Ensures students meet health insurance requirements. In accordance with the college and health provider’s business processes, assists students to enroll in the plan offered by LBCC.
• Complies with NAFSA’s ethical principles as well as FERPA rules.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Applicant Instructions:

Please complete the online application and upload or attach the following required documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Academic Transcript (if needed to meet minimum qualifications)
   If your transcript is issued in a language other than English, please include a translated copy.

U.S. Veterans must attach proof of Veteran Status to their application to qualify for veteran’s consideration.

Resources and Tips for Applicants: View information about Accessibility in Recruitment and disability accommodations at Linn-Benton Community College at this link.

Proposed Start Date:

Full-time or Part-time
Part-time

Number of hours/week:
Varies

Work Schedule:
Varies

Posting Date:
11/17/2025

Closing Date:
12/01/2025

Open Until Filled:
No

Special Notes to Applicants:

Compensation Information: All Part-time Classified employees begin at Step 1 of the salary schedule, corresponding to the position’s grade. Placement at a higher step on the salary schedule is not negotiable. Step increases are subject to eligibility, and only take place at the end of the Fiscal Year in July if approved and submitted by the employee’s supervisor of record. Hours worked in more than one position or department cannot be combined for step advancement. Part-time Classified employees are paid once monthly, on the last day of the month.

• View the 25/26 Part-Time Classified Salary Schedule at this link.
• Athletic Trainers, Farm Aides, Sign Language Interpreters, Transcribers, and Translators can find individual hourly rate information at the bottom of the Salary Schedule.
• LBCC offers a pay incentive to eligible employees who demonstrate proficiency in conversational Spanish when evaluated and formally certified by a college-approved professional or agency. Eligibility to apply for and receive bilingual pay incentives for Spanish and languages other than English are subject to the provisions of Administrative Rule 6025-06. For more detailed information, please review the LBCC Bilingual Pay Incentive Administrative Policy.

Additionally, please note:

• As a condition of employment, all new employees are required to be compensated via direct deposit.
• Offers of employment are contingent on the applicant having Oregon residency at the time work commences.
• Terms and conditions of employment are subject to the terms outlined in the LBCC Administrative Rules and Board Policies.
• Employment is subject to completion of a post-offer criminal background check.
• Linn-Benton Community College does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9 confirming authorization to work in the United States of America.

Linn-Benton Community College is a Fair Chance employer committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applications from individuals with a broad range of lived experiences, including those who have been involved with the justice system. If you are selected as a finalist, a conditional job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of job-related pre-employment checks. These may include a background check, sex offender registry checks, motor vehicle history check, civil records checks, or other relevant screenings. Please note that background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check process, please reach out to Human Resources at mercerh@linnbenton.edu

LBCC is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Salary Grade
15

Salary/Rate
$19.12/hr

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * The College is unable to support employment-based visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B). Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for a work visa?
   
   • Yes - I will need future work sponsorship for a work visa
   • No - I will not need future work sponsorship for a work visa
2. * LBCC requires all employees to maintain a primary physical residence within the State of Oregon. Remote work is not available to individuals residing outside Oregon. If you are currently located out-of-state, are you willing to relocate to Oregon before your work assignment begins?
   
   • I am currently a resident of the State of Oregon
   • Yes - I am willing to relocate to the State of Oregon if I am offered the position
   • No - I am only interested in remote work

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Academic Transcript
2. Other
3. Academic Transcript 2
4. Veteran Status Documentation