International Education Advisor I.

Job Summary

Advises international students in a variety of visa types regarding immigration compliance . Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advises international students in a variety of visa types regarding F-1 immigration compliance, cultural, educational and academic issues.
• Processes immigration requests for international students using PeopleSoft, a student system, and the SEVIS system.
• Works with various University departments to provide services for international students.
• Assists with workshops and seminars on various issues related to International Education and participates in the New International Student Orientation program.
• Enters dates into the PeopleSoft / SEVIS system, to meet federal guidelines.
• Continues to expand knowledge of immigrations regulations regarding F-1students and trains on additional visa types represented at the University.
• Possible travel to workshops 1-2 times per year.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science, humanities, education with international emphasis.
• One (1) year experience in student services, academic advising, or related field, in an international education setting or related area, and / or study or living abroad experience.
• US citizenship or permanent residency required to access SEVIS system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience living or working abroad.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using the PeopleSoft System. Experience with e-forms.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with little supervision and instructions.
• Ability to interact with personnel with various cultural backgrounds.

Other Requirements Working Conditions Special Conditions for Eligibility CBC Requirement It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.