Job Description
The Opportunity
The International Student Advisor supports the success of Embry-Riddle's international student population by providing immigration advising, regulatory compliance, and exceptional student support services. Serving as a Designated School Official (DSO), this position assists F-1 students throughout their academic journey by managing immigration records, maintaining compliance with federal regulations, and providing guidance on immigration benefits and processes. The International Student Advisor collaborates with campus partners to deliver a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered experience while ensuring institutional compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations.
Key Responsibilities
The Opportunity
The International Student Advisor supports the success of Embry-Riddle's international student population by providing immigration advising, regulatory compliance, and exceptional student support services. Serving as a Designated School Official (DSO), this position assists F-1 students throughout their academic journey by managing immigration records, maintaining compliance with federal regulations, and providing guidance on immigration benefits and processes. The International Student Advisor collaborates with campus partners to deliver a welcoming, inclusive, and student-centered experience while ensuring institutional compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students at
the Daytona Beach campus and provide support for designated
requests from the Prescott campus.
For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries.
Today, our faculty, researchers and professiona l staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.
Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in
your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days
accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays,
including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas
Eve and New Year's Day.
- Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage
for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and
discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age
26.
- Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6%
of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4%
matching contribution – with no vesting period.
- Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal
leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time
employees in your first year.
The annual salary range for this role is up to $43,888. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, as well as applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
Qualifications
Required Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent combination of
education and directly related experience may be considered.
- 1–3 years of experience in student support, advising, higher
education, or a related field.
- Experience working with SEVIS and F-1 student immigration
regulations.
- Experience with Campus Solutions, Via TRM, or similar student
information systems.
- Experience advising or supporting international students in a
higher education environment.
- Strong knowledge of student services principles and
customer-focused advising.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication
skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize
multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, critical thinking, and sound
decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a
team.
- Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building
skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and other
computer applications.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment
when handling sensitive student information.
- Commitment to providing exceptional service in a diverse and
inclusive educational environment.
- Cover letter
- Full CV
- Contact information for at least three professional references
(please note that references may be contacted as part of the
interview/screening process)
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website .
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