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Student Advisor roles are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students, especially those with degrees in education, counseling, psychology, or social work. Most positions qualify as specialty occupations for OPT purposes. Cap-gap protection applies if you're transitioning to H-1B visa sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions may be available at qualifying institutions.
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Student Advisor & Program Coordinator for the School of Education
Salary Range: 65k to 70k
Salary ranges and salary determination is based on experience & qualifications
Trinity Washington University seeks a dynamic Student Advisor & Program Coordinator. This position has two components, Student Advisor and Program Coordinator, and is a great opportunity for an experienced advisor who is ready to take on greater responsibility.
Student Advisor
The School of Education provides a case management approach to student retention and success. In collaboration with faculty advisors, the successful candidate will support timely student registration and support student success. This person in this role is responsible for intake advising and advising all graduate students in the School of Education as well as undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences with a declared Education major.
Program Coordinator
The person in this role will manage School of Education meetings and events. They will assist the Assistant Dean with the coordination of field and student teaching placements and assist students with navigating licensure and certification requirements. They will coordinate the data collection/management, documentation, and reporting necessary for both internal and external purposes, including accreditation and program approval.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive academic advising experience at a college or university setting.
- Skill with data collection, database management, and data reporting.
- Experience working with adult learners preferred.
- Previous experience in the PreK-12 education sector a plus.
Responsibilities & Functions:
Intake & Registration:
- Review transcripts for incoming students to identify, in consultation with the Dean, appropriate courses and apply transfer credits.
- Work with Admissions to provide smooth transition into Trinity for new students.
- Be first contact for students at pre-enrollment intake.
- Complete intake questionnaire to help identify necessary student supports.
- Assist students with course registration.
Student Support:
- Oversee each advisee’s Academic Plan for successful and timely program graduation.
- Meet with students at least once a semester in addition to registration time to review Academic Plan progress and to make necessary adjustments.
- Communicate with School of Education leadership team as well as other key offices (e.g. Enrollment services) to address student issues in a timely manner.
- Assist students with problem solving as needed.
- Attend Center for Student Success meetings.
- Be readily available during hours when students are on campus; occasional evenings and/or weekend hours required.
Field and Student Teaching Placements:
- Assist the Assistant Dean in coordinating field and student teaching placements.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records in compliance with national, state and local laws, as well as licensing and certification requirements.
Program Support:
- Manage School of Education meetings and events.
- Provide support in the form of database management, reporting, data collection, and documentation as needed to support the School of Education for program review and accreditation purposes, including attending relevant meetings and keeping minutes.
- Assist with gathering and disseminating information of interest related to School of Education programs, including on social media platforms.
- Assist in other School of Education initiatives and undertake special projects as requested by the Dean.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of various advising methodologies/theories, especially for adult students.
- Skill with academic counseling techniques.
- Ability to stay abreast of and interpret regulations regarding educator credentialing.
- Transcript evaluation experience.
- Experience understanding and applying admissions procedures.
- Ability to explain the program and general university policies.
- Strong records management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data platforms.
- Ability to build and foster productive relationships, think creatively, and take initiative.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and communications including tact, diplomacy, and respect to interact with diverse individuals at all levels, internally and externally.
- High degree of organization, strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- High level of initiative, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to monitor, manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work on a team, as well as working independently on projects; collaborate with other university departments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Schedule and Work Environment:
- 40 hours per week minimum, full-time, 12 months a year.
- Positions at Trinity are in-person and not-remote.
- Working weekends and evenings may be requested.
- The work environment for student success advisors is typically an office environment that is often fast-paced.
- Advisors must be able to work efficiently with many interruptions from walk-ins, telephone inquiries and other student requests.
- The noise level in an advisor’s work environment is usually quiet. Advisors usually advise students in private or semi-private offices.
Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.
Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
Trinity Washington University
Student Advisor & Program Coordinator for the School of Education
Salary Range: 65k to 70k
Salary ranges and salary determination is based on experience & qualifications
Trinity Washington University seeks a dynamic Student Advisor & Program Coordinator. This position has two components, Student Advisor and Program Coordinator, and is a great opportunity for an experienced advisor who is ready to take on greater responsibility.
Student Advisor
The School of Education provides a case management approach to student retention and success. In collaboration with faculty advisors, the successful candidate will support timely student registration and support student success. This person in this role is responsible for intake advising and advising all graduate students in the School of Education as well as undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences with a declared Education major.
Program Coordinator
The person in this role will manage School of Education meetings and events. They will assist the Assistant Dean with the coordination of field and student teaching placements and assist students with navigating licensure and certification requirements. They will coordinate the data collection/management, documentation, and reporting necessary for both internal and external purposes, including accreditation and program approval.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of progressive academic advising experience at a college or university setting.
- Skill with data collection, database management, and data reporting.
- Experience working with adult learners preferred.
- Previous experience in the PreK-12 education sector a plus.
Responsibilities & Functions:
Intake & Registration:
- Review transcripts for incoming students to identify, in consultation with the Dean, appropriate courses and apply transfer credits.
- Work with Admissions to provide smooth transition into Trinity for new students.
- Be first contact for students at pre-enrollment intake.
- Complete intake questionnaire to help identify necessary student supports.
- Assist students with course registration.
Student Support:
- Oversee each advisee’s Academic Plan for successful and timely program graduation.
- Meet with students at least once a semester in addition to registration time to review Academic Plan progress and to make necessary adjustments.
- Communicate with School of Education leadership team as well as other key offices (e.g. Enrollment services) to address student issues in a timely manner.
- Assist students with problem solving as needed.
- Attend Center for Student Success meetings.
- Be readily available during hours when students are on campus; occasional evenings and/or weekend hours required.
Field and Student Teaching Placements:
- Assist the Assistant Dean in coordinating field and student teaching placements.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records in compliance with national, state and local laws, as well as licensing and certification requirements.
Program Support:
- Manage School of Education meetings and events.
- Provide support in the form of database management, reporting, data collection, and documentation as needed to support the School of Education for program review and accreditation purposes, including attending relevant meetings and keeping minutes.
- Assist with gathering and disseminating information of interest related to School of Education programs, including on social media platforms.
- Assist in other School of Education initiatives and undertake special projects as requested by the Dean.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Understanding of various advising methodologies/theories, especially for adult students.
- Skill with academic counseling techniques.
- Ability to stay abreast of and interpret regulations regarding educator credentialing.
- Transcript evaluation experience.
- Experience understanding and applying admissions procedures.
- Ability to explain the program and general university policies.
- Strong records management skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data platforms.
- Ability to build and foster productive relationships, think creatively, and take initiative.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and communications including tact, diplomacy, and respect to interact with diverse individuals at all levels, internally and externally.
- High degree of organization, strong attention to detail and follow-through.
- High level of initiative, problem solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to monitor, manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work on a team, as well as working independently on projects; collaborate with other university departments.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Schedule and Work Environment:
- 40 hours per week minimum, full-time, 12 months a year.
- Positions at Trinity are in-person and not-remote.
- Working weekends and evenings may be requested.
- The work environment for student success advisors is typically an office environment that is often fast-paced.
- Advisors must be able to work efficiently with many interruptions from walk-ins, telephone inquiries and other student requests.
- The noise level in an advisor’s work environment is usually quiet. Advisors usually advise students in private or semi-private offices.
Trinity offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to full-time employees to include Health, Dental & Vision insurance, Employer Paid Life and Disability benefits, 403(b) Retirement plan with employer match up to 6%, Paid Family Leave, Trinity Center Membership Free to all employees to include full size pool, walking track, weight & Cardio equipment, Free campus parking, Free Shuttle bus between campus & Brookland Metro station and more.
Trinity is dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty and staff. Trinity is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Student Advisor
Target universities and community colleges first
Higher education institutions hire Student Advisors regularly and are familiar with OPT work authorization. They often have dedicated HR teams experienced in processing EAD cards, making the onboarding process smoother than at smaller organizations unfamiliar with F-1 status.
Connect your degree directly to the role
OPT authorization requires your job to relate to your field of study. A degree in counseling, higher education administration, or social work maps clearly to Student Advisor duties. Be explicit about this connection in your resume and cover letter to reassure employers.
Raise OPT after demonstrating fit, not before
Bring up your work authorization status after the employer is interested in you, not in your opening message. Once they see your qualifications clearly align with the role, OPT is a straightforward conversation rather than an immediate screening question.
Ask specifically about STEM OPT eligibility
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field and the institution qualifies, you may be eligible for a 24-month OPT extension. Confirming this early helps you plan your job search timeline and gives employers more runway before any H-1B visa petition is needed.
Highlight relevant practicum or internship experience
Student Advisor hiring managers look for direct advising, coaching, or case management experience. Any CPT or prior OPT internships in student services, academic support, or counseling carry significant weight and demonstrate you can perform the role from day one.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly openings
Searching for employers already open to OPT saves time and reduces rejection. Migrate Mate filters Student Advisor roles by visa sponsorship willingness, so you spend your effort on applications where your work authorization status won't be an immediate disqualifier.
Student Advisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Student Advisor role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, Student Advisor positions generally qualify for OPT as long as the role relates directly to your field of study. Degrees in counseling, education, psychology, higher education administration, or social work all support a clear connection. Your DSO can confirm the relationship between your specific degree and the job duties before you accept an offer.
Can I work as a Student Advisor on a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree. If you hold a degree in a STEM-designated field, such as educational psychology or data-focused social science programs, and your employer is E-Verify enrolled, you may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Many university employers are E-Verify enrolled by default, which makes this pathway more accessible for Student Advisor roles in higher education settings.
How do I find Student Advisor employers who are open to hiring OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find Student Advisor roles where employers are already open to OPT work authorization. General job boards surface a large volume of postings with no filter for visa sponsorship willingness, which wastes your limited OPT time. Targeting employers with a documented history of hiring international students significantly improves your conversion rate.
What happens to my OPT if my Student Advisor contract ends before my EAD expires?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new position, transfer to a different visa status, or depart the United States. During this period you cannot work. If you secure a new Student Advisor role, your DSO updates your SEVIS record to reflect the new employer. Starting your job search before your current position ends gives you the most time to transition without gaps.
Do Student Advisor employers typically sponsor H-1B visas after OPT?
Universities and large educational institutions are among the more H-1B-friendly employer types because they often qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the lottery. Smaller nonprofits and private schools may be cap-subject. Asking about long-term sponsorship intentions during the offer stage, not the interview, is generally the right approach.