Student Advisor Jobs in Massachusetts
Student Advisor jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in higher education, K-12 school systems, and workforce development programs, with the state's deep network of colleges and universities making it one of the most active markets for the role in the country. The heaviest hiring happens in Boston, Worcester, and Springfield, where employers like Harvard University, UMass Amherst, and Lesley University consistently maintain student advisor staff across enrollment, academic, and career counseling functions. The most in-demand specialties are academic advising, college access and retention coaching, and financial aid counseling. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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The Senior International Student Advisor will advise a large and complicated caseload of nonimmigrant international students and their dependent family members in relation to obtaining and maintaining valid immigration status, benefits of certain visa classifications and other regulatory requirements. The Senior International Student Advisor will assist ISSO management with training new employees, drafting team procedures and web content as well as with student and department outreach initiatives. The Senior International Student Advisor will be assigned student processing cases and duties that require substantial expertise with student immigration regulations. The Senior International Student Advisor will serve as liaison to assigned schools and colleges to provide advanced immigration related advice and assistance to faculty and administrators regarding international student regulations. The Senior International Student Advisor will serve as Designated School Official to F-1 students and Alternate Responsible Officer to J-1 students to perform nonimmigrant F-1 and J-1 processing, monitors data and reports events as mandated by federal regulation. The Senior International Student Advisor will report to the Associate Director for Student Services but will also assist the Assistant Director for Student Services and the ISSO management team with student processing and projects.
Essential Functions:
- Counsel and advise nonimmigrant students and their families in relation to university policy and regulatory requirements. (20%)
- Serve as 'Designated School Official' and 'Alternate Responsible Officer' in Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and maintain expertise in F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant student regulations to ensure institutional compliance.
- Maintain expertise in a variety electronic systems and databases to record, monitor and report data and events mandated by federal regulations.
- Perform detailed data reconciliation to maintain accurate data and to monitor and report immigration related events to federal agencies. (10%)
- Perform complex, multi-step immigration-related processing with students and their dependent family members as they apply for immigration benefits including responding to requests for evidence from government entities.
- Follow procedures to communicate with SEVIS Help Desk to resolve data irregularities to ensure accurate data is reflected in all records. (20%)
- Serve as liaison to deans, department heads, faculty and administrators in assigned schools and colleges.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the academic programs, as well as relevant policies and procedures within each assigned school/college in order to apply immigration regulations accordingly.
- Provide excellent customer service, outreach services to stakeholders, as well as cross-cultural and regulatory workshops to students, faculty and administrators within the assigned schools and colleges. (10%)
- Perform complex immigration duties which may include, but are not limited to, STEM OPT processing, OPT reporting, correction of status advising, change of status advising, dual student/scholar clients, sponsored students etc.
- Assist with initiatives such stakeholder communication, workshops, new procedure development, manual updates/development, website maintenance, lead/facilitate advising trainings, investigate unusual cases and, after resolving, follow up with student team as a training exercise (40%)
Required Skills
- Master's degree required in the field of intercultural communication, international relations, advising.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in foreign student or scholar advising.
- Demonstrated success in advising a large, diverse international student population.
- Expert knowledge of SEVIS and student immigration regulations.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to manage, analyze and resolve complicated immigration cases required.
- Superior communication skills to educate students, university faculty and administrators on matters pertaining to nonimmigrant regulations and institutional policies.
- Ability to understand, interpret and follow complex government regulations and institutional policies to non-native speakers of the English language.
- Ability to maintain detailed immigration records, perform intricate immigration processing and ensure institutional compliance with student immigration regulations.
- Patience, professionalism and high level of sensitivity when advising students in crisis required.
- Ability to facilitate cross-cultural trainings, deliver effective group presentations and work effectively in a team setting required.
- Adherence to Boston University's compliance policies and guidelines; sensitivity to highly confidential material required.
- This position must clear CORI screening as well as standard HR background check in accordance with federal regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
The Senior International Student Advisor will advise a large and complicated caseload of nonimmigrant international students and their dependent family members in relation to obtaining and maintaining valid immigration status, benefits of certain visa classifications and other regulatory requirements. The Senior International Student Advisor will assist ISSO management with training new employees, drafting team procedures and web content as well as with student and department outreach initiatives. The Senior International Student Advisor will be assigned student processing cases and duties that require substantial expertise with student immigration regulations. The Senior International Student Advisor will serve as liaison to assigned schools and colleges to provide advanced immigration related advice and assistance to faculty and administrators regarding international student regulations. The Senior International Student Advisor will serve as Designated School Official to F-1 students and Alternate Responsible Officer to J-1 students to perform nonimmigrant F-1 and J-1 processing, monitors data and reports events as mandated by federal regulation. The Senior International Student Advisor will report to the Associate Director for Student Services but will also assist the Assistant Director for Student Services and the ISSO management team with student processing and projects.
Essential Functions:
- Counsel and advise nonimmigrant students and their families in relation to university policy and regulatory requirements. (20%)
- Serve as 'Designated School Official' and 'Alternate Responsible Officer' in Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and maintain expertise in F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant student regulations to ensure institutional compliance.
- Maintain expertise in a variety electronic systems and databases to record, monitor and report data and events mandated by federal regulations.
- Perform detailed data reconciliation to maintain accurate data and to monitor and report immigration related events to federal agencies. (10%)
- Perform complex, multi-step immigration-related processing with students and their dependent family members as they apply for immigration benefits including responding to requests for evidence from government entities.
- Follow procedures to communicate with SEVIS Help Desk to resolve data irregularities to ensure accurate data is reflected in all records. (20%)
- Serve as liaison to deans, department heads, faculty and administrators in assigned schools and colleges.
- Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the academic programs, as well as relevant policies and procedures within each assigned school/college in order to apply immigration regulations accordingly.
- Provide excellent customer service, outreach services to stakeholders, as well as cross-cultural and regulatory workshops to students, faculty and administrators within the assigned schools and colleges. (10%)
- Perform complex immigration duties which may include, but are not limited to, STEM OPT processing, OPT reporting, correction of status advising, change of status advising, dual student/scholar clients, sponsored students etc.
- Assist with initiatives such stakeholder communication, workshops, new procedure development, manual updates/development, website maintenance, lead/facilitate advising trainings, investigate unusual cases and, after resolving, follow up with student team as a training exercise (40%)
Required Skills
- Master's degree required in the field of intercultural communication, international relations, advising.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in foreign student or scholar advising.
- Demonstrated success in advising a large, diverse international student population.
- Expert knowledge of SEVIS and student immigration regulations.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to manage, analyze and resolve complicated immigration cases required.
- Superior communication skills to educate students, university faculty and administrators on matters pertaining to nonimmigrant regulations and institutional policies.
- Ability to understand, interpret and follow complex government regulations and institutional policies to non-native speakers of the English language.
- Ability to maintain detailed immigration records, perform intricate immigration processing and ensure institutional compliance with student immigration regulations.
- Patience, professionalism and high level of sensitivity when advising students in crisis required.
- Ability to facilitate cross-cultural trainings, deliver effective group presentations and work effectively in a team setting required.
- Adherence to Boston University's compliance policies and guidelines; sensitivity to highly confidential material required.
- This position must clear CORI screening as well as standard HR background check in accordance with federal regulations.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in student advisor jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, social work, or a closely related field
- Massachusetts educator or school counselor license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education where the role is school-based
- Experience working directly with students in an advising, mentoring, or student services capacity
- Familiarity with student information systems such as Ellucian Banner or Salesforce Education Cloud
- Strong knowledge of college admissions processes, financial aid programs, or academic progression requirements
- Ability to maintain confidential student records in compliance with FERPA guidelines
Student Advisor Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a student advisor in Massachusetts?
The path depends on the setting. For K-12 school counseling positions, Massachusetts requires a School Counselor license issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, which involves completing an approved graduate program in school counseling and passing the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure. For college and university advising roles, a master's degree in higher education, counseling, or a related field is increasingly expected, though some entry-level positions accept a bachelor's degree paired with relevant student services experience.
Which companies hire student advisors in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring student advisors in Massachusetts right now include Boston University, Clark University, and Tufts University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of colleges, public school districts, and workforce development agencies means consistent openings across institution types and sizes throughout the year.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most student advisor jobs?
Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester have the most student advisor openings in Massachusetts. Boston anchors the market through its concentration of universities, public schools, and nonprofits, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong demand from regional higher education institutions and public school districts serving large and diverse student populations.
Are there remote student advisor jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they are limited. About 100% of student advisor openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the fact that most advising work is built around in-person student interaction and campus presence. The roles most likely to offer remote flexibility are virtual academic coaching, online program advising, and certain workforce development case management positions.
How can I get hired as a student advisor in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through an AmeriCorps college access program, such as College Advising Corps placements at Massachusetts high schools, which place recent graduates in advising roles and provide direct student services experience. UMass campuses and community colleges in the state regularly post student services coordinator and advising assistant roles that accept candidates with a bachelor's degree and limited formal advising experience. Lateral moves from admissions counseling, financial aid processing, or residential life roles are common entry points, and candidates who hold or are actively pursuing a school counselor license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education stand out in competitive applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to student advisor jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to student advisor jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across higher education, K-12 districts, and workforce development organizations. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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