Senior Immigration Advisor.

Position TitleSenior Immigration AdvisorLocationHanover, NHPosition PurposeReporting to the Director, the Senior Immigration Advisor will assist international students and scholars with immigration‑related issues, manage a caseload of international students and scholars including SEVIS reporting, help ensure compliance with federal regulations, create educational programs, and conduct analysis on the impact of changes in immigration laws.ResponsibilitiesAdvising international students and scholars on immigration matters.Serves as Department of Homeland Security Designated School Official (DSO) and Department of State Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).Manages a complex and high‑volume caseload of F‑1 and J‑1 non‑immigrants, providing individual and group advising on status maintenance, program duration, status changes, international travel, employment, and other compliance areas.Performs administrative tasks to support advising, including correspondence, reporting, auditing, and regular records maintenance in Banner, the Data Warehouse, Sunapsis, and SEVIS.Works with OVIS staff to update and create online advising resources for international populations, departments, and schools across the institution.Acts as liaison to assigned schools and departments to support immigration sponsorship requests in accordance with institutional and government policies.Maintains expertise in F‑1, J‑1, and other immigration regulations and stays apprised of regulatory and policy changes.Leads workshops and training sessions on immigration topics for international students, scholars, faculty, administrators, and campus partners.Provides critical support for international student and scholar registration, check‑in, orientation, employment, and other requests, especially during peak times.Prepares and processes immigration documents, including Form I‑20 and Form DS‑2019 creation and SEVIS record updates.Stays abreast of new technology and software for intake, case management, audits, reporting, and assists with testing database system upgrades and releases.Creates and implements programming on immigration‑related topics with OVIS leadership and staff.Regularly monitors and analyzes student and scholar data in Banner, the Data Warehouse, HRMS, Sunapsis, and SEVIS to ensure accuracy, integrity, and audit compliance.Works closely with the Director, Associate Director, and other staff to analyze changes in immigration law and policy and their impact on international students and scholars, ensuring compliance.Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality in all interactions within a welcoming environment.Performs other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsU.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (to serve as DSO/ARO).Bachelor's degree.3–4 years of experience advising F‑1 students and J‑1 scholars in higher education.Demonstrated understanding of U.S. immigration regulations and policy, specifically F‑1 and J‑1.Experience with SEVIS, Banner, Sunapsis, and related database management systems and reporting tools.Highly detail‑oriented with strong organizational and administrative skills.Ability to manage a large and complex caseload.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Excellent oral, written, and cross‑cultural communication skills and sensitivity.Commitment to diversity.Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Ability to handle highly confidential information.Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree.Experience working with Sunapsis or a similar case‑management system.Experience studying or working in a foreign country.Equal Opportunity StatementDartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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