International Student Advisor

Role: International Student Advisor

Reports to: Center Director

Location: St. Paul, MN

Description:

Reporting directly to the Center Director, the International Student Advisor is responsible for providing student services in non-academic areas of student life such as orientation, immigration counseling, college counseling, legal counseling, medical assistance, personal counseling, housing and social activities, and performing other duties as may be necessary or assigned by the Center Director.

Job Duties:

Planning, coordinating and presenting the new student orientation program in conjunction with other Center personnel.

Counseling and assisting students with immigration matters. Maintaining up-to-date information on SEVIS regulations.

Counseling and assisting qualified students with college selection and admission. Keeping an extensive library of college catalogues and   placement guidebooks. Communicating with admissions officers to verify admissions requirements for international students.

Maintaining a list of qualified doctors, dentists, personal counselors and lawyers and acting as a referral source for students.

Assisting students in filing claims for medical insurance. Keeping accurate records and communicating with the insurance company.

Maintaining information including, but not limited to, the following areas and acting as a referral source for students at: banks, post offices,   area transportation, travel agencies, rental car agencies, recreational facilities, social services, campus resources and international student   organizations.

Planning, promoting and conducting student activities and maintaining the student activities budget.

Assisting students with housing.

Performing other duties as necessary or assigned.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes:

Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment.

Good inter-personal communication and organizational skills.

Ability to handle a wide variety of job duties.

Education and Experience Required:

College graduate from an accredited college/university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Courses in cross-cultural awareness or counseling preferred.

One year of counseling experience preferred in such capacities as youth camp counselor or college residence advisor. Previous cross-cultural experience helpful.

Compensation and Benefits:

ELS’ total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards.

This position will be eligible for health insurance, including options for medical plans, dental, vision, HSA or FSA plans, life insurance and AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability.

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off/Leave (Vacation, Paid Holidays and Sick Leave)

Contact Information:  

 While we thank all applicants, only those who are shortlisted will be contacted. 

About ELS  

Since 1961, when ELS Educational Services opened its first school in Washington DC, ELS has developed a global reputation for delivering top-quality English language programs. ELS now has the most extensive network of on-campus English language programs and University partners, across the USA. 

About ILSC Education Group 

In early 2022, ILSC Education Group joined forces with ELS Educational Services, bringing together over 100 years of combined experience delivering life-changing learning experiences to international students.    

A world leader in language education & vocational training, ILSC Education Group, which opened its first language school in Vancouver, Canada in 1991 and Greystone College in 2002, offers life-changing educational experiences in Canada, Australia, Ireland and India, some of the world’s most attractive and popular English-speaking work and study destinations. Since opening its first school in Vancouver, BC, Canada, ILSC has become a world leader in language and career training and has grown to include 10 incredible locations around the world, in Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal, Canada; New Delhi, India; and Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth, Australia; and Dublin, Ireland; as well as two online language schools, ILSC HELLO and ILSC ALLO. In 2025, ILSC Education Group launched Greystone Institute, a new Higher Education provider in Brisbane. 

Our mission is to provide our global community with transformative learning, living and work experiences by offering the finest language, career and higher education programs. 

Our Core Values 

PASSION: To enrich & transform people’s lives 

INNOVATION: To evolve through creativity & diversity. 

RESPECT: To treat everyone with compassion & dignity. 

COLLABORATION: To build community & achieve more together 

INTEGRITY: To act responsibly & ethically in everything we do 

 ELS, ILSC and Greystone College are committed to providing a barrier-free environment and are proud to be Equal Employment Opportunity employers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact HR at [email protected]. 

ELS participates in E-Verify to verify employment authorization to work in the U.S. once a job offer has been accepted.