| Location | Kingston, RI |
| Salary | $65,000–$68,000 Per Year |
Position Information
Posting Number SF02224 Job Title Advisor, International Student Services (ISS/Office of Global Affairs) Position Number 109656 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 10 Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $65,000 - $68,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent
Department Information
Department International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 10/30/2026. Applications received after 10/30/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI: The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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THE POSITION WILL BE A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE IMMEDIATELY UPON HIRE.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Director, provide advising services to international students and scholars with F/J non-immigrant status on immigration and employment regulations, university resources and personal/cultural matters. Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise, counsel, and assist F-1 students, J-1 students, and J-1 scholars to ensure maintenance of their non-immigrant status, employment authorization, U.S. culture, academic, social, personal adjustment, etc.
Create, update, and maintain student and scholar records in SEVIS to include reportable events as required by federal regulations.
Advise students on logistical matters including obtaining a social security number and applying for a U.S. driver's license/state ID.
Maintain up to date knowledge of federal regulations, SEVIS procedures, university academic policies and procedures to provide timely and comprehensive advising.
Liaise with relevant government agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Student & Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), the Department of State (DOS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding student requests, data fixes, and travel.
Design and/or deliver regulatory workshops for international students, scholars, and relevant colleagues.
Communicate with academic and co-op/career advisors to support comprehensive international student advising.
Collaborate with university academic services and programming support team on orientation programming as it pertains to immigration compliance and the initial review of F and J regulations with new students.
Cross train and coordinate with the International Enrollment Management team to develop and implement a comprehensive student onboarding support strategy for international students.
Serve within the emergency phone on-call rotation.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, printers, and word processing, database management software and spreadsheet software.
Required Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of one years' experience as a DSO/ARO working directly with SEVIS to process documentation, maintain records and comply with regulatory reporting requirements.
Must have U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency which are required to be a DSO/ARO.
Demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 regulations.
Demonstrated professional experience working with international student (and scholar) populations throughout all parts of the international student experience (pre-arrival, enrollment, post-completion employment).
Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
10.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
PREFERRED:
Master's degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with immigration regulations pertaining to H1-B, Permanent Residence, TN, E-3, O-1, B1/B2.
Demonstrated familiarity with Peoplesoft and Sunapsis.
Previous or current participation in NAFSA: Association of International Educators.
Demonstrated study/work abroad or other living experience overseas.
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EEO Statement:
URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state's public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.
Environmental Conditions
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 09/30/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
Note: References will be upon request by the search committee.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/17139