International Student and Scholar Advisor

UNC Charlotte

Full-Time
Closes on Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Job Description

The International Student and Scholar Advisor performs duties in the two primary functional areas of institutional immigration compliance and educational outreach to support the mission of the International Student and Scholar Office at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The ISSO Advisor’s main immigration role is for F-1 international students; the Advisor will further support the ISSO Director and Associate Director as needed for J-1 student and scholar matters. The second ISSO functional area supported by the Advisor includes responsibility for initiating retention programs and services that promote intercultural exchange, knowledge, and understanding within and between the U.S. domestic and international communities. UNC Charlotte enrolls approximately 1,800 international students in addition to 1,300 students on OPT and 100 international scholars.

The International Student and Scholar Advisor will report to the Associate Director of the International Student and Scholar Office. 

The successful candidate will:
  • Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 visa program and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 visa program
  • Advise international students in F-1 and J-1 status, in areas of immigration, cultural, personal, and financial concerns
  • Manage F-1 and J-1 records regarding international students, exchange visitors, and dependent populations for accurate reporting to SEVP
  • Assist in the processing of immigration benefits applications
  • Assist in the preparation of reports, including statistical data on international students and scholars, audits, and on-site reviews as required
  • Create, implement, and assess educational programs such as seminars, workshops, and activities for international students
  • Participate in discussions about policies and procedures regarding ISSO services and programs
  • Assist in the maintenance and update of UNC Charlotte databases such as BANNER and Sunapsis
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships with various campus partners to further collaborative efforts
  • Support the coordination and implementation of orientation and other cross-cultural programs for international students and their dependents
Full-Time UNC Charlotte
International Student and Scholar Advisor - 175417