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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 sponsorship, and STEM OPT extensions may be available at qualifying institutions.
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Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now accepting applications for the International Student Advisor position at the Daytona Beach Campus. This role serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and is responsible for managing and maintaining student records in SEVIS, including reporting qualifying events and responding to ICE requests. The advisor will process Summer Camper F-1 requests, manage PhD residency requests, coordinate pre-arrival sessions, and provide virtual advising to international students. This position also provides backup support for CPT, OPT, and STEM processing, assists with orientation and semester check-ins, participates in international student events, collaborates with the ISSS team to enhance processes and customer service, and performs additional duties as assigned.
PERKS AWAIT YOU AT EMBRY-RIDDLE!
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Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
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Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
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Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
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Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this position is low to mid $40,000. The final offer will consider the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, initiative and teamwork
- Demonstrated collaborative skills
- Ability to prioritize work
- Motivational capabilities
- Conflict resolution skills
- Able to work in a fast paced student oriented environment
- Computer and technology skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Ability to relate well to students
- Strong written and verbal skills
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310805. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
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Cover letter
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Full Resume
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Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees:
Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
INTRODUCTION
Embry-Riddle: A Global Leader in Aviation and Aerospace
With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is now accepting applications for the International Student Advisor position at the Daytona Beach Campus. This role serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and is responsible for managing and maintaining student records in SEVIS, including reporting qualifying events and responding to ICE requests. The advisor will process Summer Camper F-1 requests, manage PhD residency requests, coordinate pre-arrival sessions, and provide virtual advising to international students. This position also provides backup support for CPT, OPT, and STEM processing, assists with orientation and semester check-ins, participates in international student events, collaborates with the ISSS team to enhance processes and customer service, and performs additional duties as assigned.
PERKS AWAIT YOU AT EMBRY-RIDDLE!
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Health Benefits: Experience comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with wellness programs that include preventive care and fitness memberships. Our flexible spending and health savings accounts simplify managing healthcare costs. Join a workplace that prioritizes your health—because your journey to wellness should be rewarding! Buckle up for a healthier, happier you!
-
Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
-
Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes an annual 6% gift of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution, with no vesting period.
-
Generous Time Off: Relax with 18 days of personal leave in your first year. Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
COMPENSATION
The annual salary range for this position is low to mid $40,000. The final offer will consider the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience, along with applicable state regulations, internal equity, and business needs, and may fall outside of the stated range.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree is preferred, but relevant experience will also be considered in lieu of a degree.
Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, initiative and teamwork
- Demonstrated collaborative skills
- Ability to prioritize work
- Motivational capabilities
- Conflict resolution skills
- Able to work in a fast paced student oriented environment
- Computer and technology skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook
- Ability to relate well to students
- Strong written and verbal skills
APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS
To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R310805. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:
-
Cover letter
-
Full Resume
-
Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)
Current Embry-Riddle employees:
Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.
Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.
Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact eraujobs@erau.edu and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.
How to Get Visa 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.
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.
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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.
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