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International Visitor Advisor for the Office of International Affairs
Job Description
Position Summary:
We are looking for an International Visitor Advisor in the Office of International Affairs. This role is responsible for assisting all international students, staff, and faculty, within our organization navigate immigration processes. Previous experience as a DSO (Designated School Official) and/or ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer) is preferred; however is not required. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the field of international education or immigration experience.
This role is involved in the processing of visa sponsorship, which may include submitting applications to USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), signing legal immigration documents for international visitors and ensuring compliance with non-immigrant visas sponsored by the institution.
This is a full-time salaried exempt position that will report to our University Center Tower in the medical center located at the intersection of Fannin and Pressler. The building is on the Metro Rail line and easily accessible by bus. This role will requires you to report to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours with a hybrid schedule of up to two remote days a week. Due to the nature of the role, this position could require coming into the office when needed. This position is eligible for full benefits including healthcare and a retirement program administered by the State of Texas.
U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residence is required for certification as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) by the federal government
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.
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