International Student and Scholar Advisor

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.

Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.

Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.

Job Description

Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)

Salary: $58,000

This position reports to the Associate Director of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) within International Education and Global Affairs (IEGA). The International Student and Scholar Advisor plays a key role in ensuring the university's compliance with federal regulations governing international students, exchange visitors, and visiting scholars. The position requires the application of specialized knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations, as well as university academic policies and procedures.

Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, the advisor serves as an integral member of multiple teams, including immigration and insurance advising, front desk operations, SEVIS management, information technology, ISSS, and IEGA. The advisor will help plan, coordinate, and implement programs and services that support the university community, while partnering with ISSS colleagues and campus stakeholders to advance the mission and strategic goals of the office.

The advisor is responsible for maintaining Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) compliance and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of related university systems and records. The successful candidate will serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), as authorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State, respectively. In addition, the advisor acts as a liaison between ISSS and university administrative offices, as well as community partners, to support the needs of international students, scholars, and the broader campus community.

Duties:

• Advise international students and scholars through in-person, virtual, telephone, and email consultations on immigration-related matters, university policies, and available resources.
• Serve as a proactive and collaborative team member, communicating and interpreting departmental immigration policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a liaison with state and federal agencies, including but not limited to the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), Social Security Administration (SSA), and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
• Exercise sound professional judgment in making informed and independent determinations regarding eligibility for immigration benefits while balancing regulatory compliance, institutional policy, and customer service considerations.
• Support and staff programs, events, and initiatives sponsored by ISSS and partner offices across the university.
• Develop and deliver presentations at orientations, workshops, and informational sessions for students, scholars, campus partners, and professional audiences, both on campus and at conferences, as assigned.
• Serve on departmental, divisional, and university committees as appropriate and as determined by departmental leadership.
• Represent ISSS and Binghamton University at professional meetings, conferences, and other engagements within SUNY and in external professional organizations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to promote international student and scholar success and advance the mission of ISSS and the university.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to exercise discretion, independent judgment, and sound decision-making in complex and evolving situations.
• Demonstrated ability to learn, interpret, and communicate highly technical information, regulations, and procedures to diverse audiences.
• Effective organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accuracy in a compliance-focused environment.
• Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to identify goals, develop strategies, and plan and implement programs and activities to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of university and community stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, manage competing priorities, and adapt to frequent interruptions in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience navigating and managing complex organizational processes, policies, and procedures
• Experience working effectively across cultures and with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience providing advising, training, workshops, or presentations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace applications

Note: In accordance with federal regulations governing Designated School Officials (DSOs) and Alternate Responsible Officers (AROs), candidates must be able to demonstrate U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• Professional experience advising international students and scholars on federal immigration related requirements
• Proficiency with SEVIS and/or SUNAPSIS systems

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."

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Application Instructions

All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=204139

Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 15, 2026

Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.

Please submit:

1. Resume,
2. Cover letter, and
3. Contact information for three professional references

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