Position Details
Position Information
| Requisition Number |
S4666P |
| Home Org Name |
International Programs |
| Division Name |
Provost and VP Academic Affair |
| Position Title |
International Student Advisor |
| Job Class Code |
AA44A/B/C |
| Appointment Status |
Full-time |
| Part-time FTE |
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| Limited Term |
No |
| Limited Term Length |
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| Job Summary |
The International Students Advisor provides a wide-range of advisement and coordination of professional services relating to visiting non-immigrant international students, scholars, employees, faculty and dependents while ensuring institutional compliance with federal immigration law. |
| Essential Functions |
- Provides advisement/counseling for international students in matters related to immigration status which includes, but is not limited to, various categories of visa issues, legal employment and career consideration for different disciplines, daily needs in the Auburn community (social security requirements, driver's license requirements, international travel, and related support services), and first point of contact for academic difficulties, health and personal issues.
- Plans and makes appropriate decisions based on established parameters, guidelines, and regulations impacting student/scholar progress toward timely program completion and post-program employment; serves as liaison with professionals in other offices on campus, or with sponsors in foreign countries, to troubleshoot and solve problems as new issues arise or new programs interface.
- Collaborates with Auburn Global staff and administrators in serving incoming international students' academic and service needs. This includes establishing pathway programs to help students transition into degree seeking status, provide appropriate immigration documentation to facilitate student matriculation and ensuring processes are consistent with Auburn University and federal government requirements.
- Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Office (ARO) for Auburn University, interpreting and following the regulations governed by the Department of Homeland Security.
- Collaborates with internal departments and external entities on attaining H-1B visa status and legal permanent residency for tenure-track faculty.
- Plans/executes international student events and programs, which include orientation, employment workshops, travel validation events, scholar recognition events, etc.
- Provides international student enrollment reports internally and to the Federal government each semester. Monitors student and faculty travel to and from world areas of health concern and reports identified travel to EAMC, Student Medical Clinic, and State Health authorities.
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| Why Work at Auburn? |
Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle! |
Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
Bachelor's Degree; no specific discipline.
1 year of experience working in an international student & scholar services office to include advising or counseling international students, familiarity with processing immigration documents, and/or coordinating international student events and programs. |
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
| Minimum Skills and Abilities |
- Knowledge of Visa categories, immigration processes and related state and federal laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of physical and electronic interfaces with the Department of Homeland Security F-1 visa program and Department of State J-1 visa program.
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| Minimum Technology Skills |
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| Minimum License and Certifications |
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Posting Detail Information
| Salary Range |
$39,420 - $75,040 |
| Job Category |
Academic Advising/Support |
| Working Hours if Non-Traditional |
7:45a.m. - 4:45p.m. Monday-Friday |
| City position is located in: |
Auburn |
| State position is located: |
Alabama |
| List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position |
N/A |
| Posting Date |
08/13/2025 |
| Closing Date |
09/12/2025 |
| Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement |
It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit their
website to learn more. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Quick Link for Internal Postings |
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/55335 |
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Auburn
$39,420 - $75,040
Aug 14, 2025