International Student Advisor Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the international student advisor position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for comprehensive advisement and counseling on financial, personal, cultural and academic concerns to assist international students successfully adjust to life at SVA.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Previous DSO experience
• Effective interpersonal skills appropriate for veterans and a multi–lingual, international community
• Effective counseling skills to assist students with academic and personal concerns
• A keen sense of attention to detail
• Familiarity with the Student Exchange and Visitor Program (SEVP), SEVIS management, and Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulations pertaining to F and J visa holders is preferred
• Working knowledge of the Banner Sungard student information system is preferred
• BA/BS minimum, MA or MS preferred
• US citizenship or permanent residence, as mandated by federal regulations for DSO/ARO responsibilities

I would like to submit my application for the international student advisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultation and direction for academic departments, administrative units and newly admitted or current Brown students regarding F and J regulations.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Demonstrated high proficiency in written and oral Arabic or Mandarin
• Familiarity with U.S. immigration regulations
• Some knowledge and understanding of U.S. immigration laws, regulations, and agency policies
• Experience as a Designated School Official (DSO)
• Provide a high level of personalized support (customer service) to international students and scholars who are living in a foreign culture
• Deal with difficult situations (legal, personal, crisis), to “think on one’s feet”
• Multitask in a demanding environment
• Display competence in organizing and prioritizing critical tasks and duties, manage large amounts of data in a confidential manner, maintaining accurate and detailed records

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the international student advisor position.

Previously, I was responsible for academic support and advising to nursing students and transfer students and work with the faculty and administration to identify and address students at-risk for academic issues.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Cross-cultural sensitivity and patience
• Excellent writing, editing, speaking, and presentation skills
• Organization and keen attention to detail
• Serve as a trusted advisor and cross-cultural trainer
• Knowledge of Sunapsis database preferred
• Knowledge of F-1 visa regulations and SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System)
• Knowledge of computer programs utilized in the generation of reports and other documents
• Experience independently analyzing and interpreting regulations pertaining to F-1 students and developing creative solutions to problems

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the international student advisor position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for academic advising for students on matters of curriculum, course and degree requirements, and graduation counseling and clearance.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Familiarity/experience with SEVIS Batch processing
• Extensive work, travel, study experience overseas
• Effective oral, written and nonverbal communications skills
• Empathy for others and an openness to learn, grow and adapt to change
• An awareness of and sensitivity to diverse cultural communications styles and sojourner adjustment theories
• Logic to understand, and an interest in receiving, training specific to F-1 regulations, compliance with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• An understanding of the interactive and collaborative nature of successful work in a small, private, residential, undergraduate, liberal arts institution
• Proficient knowledge of SEVIS system, Microsoft suite and various social media tools such as Prezi, Twitter, Facebook

I would like to submit my application for the international student advisor opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for immigration advising for F-1 students to ensure DHS regulations compliance.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Needs to be able to work some nights and weekends
• Knowledge of immigration law and regulations
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency
• Excellent analytical skills to interpret regulations and solve problems
• Excellent written and oral skills in the English language
• Solid skills in database applications and experience with databased applications and management is preferred
• Fluency in a foreign language and/or experience living abroad is also strongly preferred
• Experience working with U.S. immigration regulations essential