International Student and Scholar Advisor

Why Work at BYU   

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” 

Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. 

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

International Student and Scholar Advisor

The International Student and Scholar Advisor provides immigration compliance and holistic advising for non-U.S. citizen students and visiting scholars, serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 exchange visitors. The role ensures accurate visa documentation, SEVIS reporting, and strict adherence to federal regulations, requiring ongoing training and carrying significant responsibility due to the high risk of non-compliance. In addition, the Advisor supports students’ academic progress and overall success through mentoring, advising, and connection to campus and community resources, with attention to marginalized and underrepresented populations, while also supporting institutional priorities, professional competency standards, special assignments, and—when assigned—supervision of student employees.

What you’ll do in this position:

1. Immigration Compliance & Government Reporting

• Monitor and report immigration compliance; process SEVIS and related immigration documentation with a high degree of accuracy.
• Serve as liaison with federal, state, and community agencies and maintain comprehensive student records.
• Maintain regulatory expertise through ongoing professional development and training.

2. Advising & Support for International and Non-U.S. Citizen

Students/Scholars

• Provide regulatory and holistic advising for a large caseload of international students, scholars, and dependents across multiple visa types.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support academic success, address risk factors, and connect individuals to appropriate resources.
• Participate in professional development, committee service, and scholarship review processes.

3. Office Operations & Special Projects

• Plan, manage, and assess assigned projects, programs, events, and reports.
• Supervise student employees and manage associated human and financial resources.

4. Instruction & Orientation Support

• Assist with preparation and delivery of the International Student Orientation course (STDEV 120).
• Support assessment, grading, and feedback for students.

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

•  A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and at least three years of full-time advising experience, including experience in higher education settings and with international students.
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency as mandated by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of State (8 CFR 214.3(l)(1)).
• Ability to supervise, advise, counsel and train students/exchange visitors in complex legal settings under his/her stewardship.
• Superior attention to detail, especially in regards to interpreting the Code of Federal Regulations and BYU policies, and processing accurate documentation for federal benefits under various visa categories.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree in a related field and at least five years of full-time advising experience, including experience in higher education settings and with international students, preferably as a Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer.

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retir