At the George Washington University (GW), the International Services Office (ISO) fosters global educational exchange, serving as the central administrative and advising hub for the international community.
We are seeking a Manager, International Student and Scholar Advising who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Working within the ISO, this role manages F-1 and J-1 immigration compliance, oversees ISO Admissions and Exchange programs, and provides direct supervision for two full-time staff members. Key responsibilities include interpreting regulations and signing critical immigration documents for initial attendance, school transfers, extensions, employment authorizations, re-entry, and status changes.
This position is responsible for the following duties:
- Reviews, approves, and prepares I-20 and DS-2019 forms, monitors the maintenance of student data and records in SEVIS, and provides holistic advising to international students and scholars regarding immigration and maintaining compliance.
- Assists with the development, integration and implementation of institutional policy in regard to sponsorship of international students.
- Oversees the Exchange Coordinator, inbound international student exchanges, supporting agreements, and relationships with exchange partners.
- Oversees the Senior International Services Associate, serving as the advisory point of contact for International Admissions processed by the International Services Office.
- Provides daily oversight of J-1 Scholar requests, J orientations and departmental inquiries.
- Participates in welcome center check-ins, orientation sessions and programs to assist students in their ongoing adjustment to the university and to the U.S.
- Leads Exchange Coordinator to provide support to exchange program universities.
- Represents the International Services Office at internal and external meetings as required by the Assistant Provost and/or Associate Director.
Perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.