Position Summary:

We are looking for an International Visitor Advisor which will be someone responsible for helping students and faculty in our organization navigate immigration and visa issues.  You will be a trusted consultant and provide orientation to faculty and students who need this assistance. You must have experience as an international advisor and understand the SEVIS (Student Exchange and Visitor Information System) process.  You have to be able to distinguish the differences between F, B and M visas and how they work. 

This role provides independent high level professional immigration expertise to university administrators, observers, faculty, students, visitors, trainees, and, staff related to potential visa sponsorship options based on appointment.  Processes visa sponsorship applications, including signing all legal immigration documents for non-U.S. citizens invited, appointed, or hired to join the institution.  Serves as the clearing house for all non-U.S. Citizens invited to the institution.  Ensures compliance with non-immigrant visas sponsored by the institution.  Assists non-U.S. citizens with a smooth transition to the university campus and the city of Houston or designated site of activity. 

This is a full-time salaried exempt position that will report to the medical center Monday through Friday during normal business hours on a hybrid schedule of remote and on-site.  It is a position that is eligible for full benefits including healthcare and a retirement program administered by the State of Texas. The building is on the Metro Rail line and easily accessible by bus.  

Must be either a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

• Free financial and legal counseling 
• Free mental health counseling services 
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 
• Resources for child and elder care 
• Plus many more! 

Position Key Accountabilities:

Certification/Skills:

Analytical thinking skills; the ability to build relationships; innovative thinking skills; practice-based learning and improvement skills; basic office and computer skills; and exceptional customer service skills.

Minimum Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Business Administration, or Education or relevant experience in lieu of education.

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years of professional work experience in the area of Immigration and/or the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) related to International Student Advising or immigration experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Must be either a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.  Federal Code of Regulation 8 C.F.R. 214.3 (1)(1).

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.