Coordinator of International Students & Scholars

Job Title

Coordinator of International Students & Scholars

Agency

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Department

International Programs

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Corpus Christi, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs.  As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies.

TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

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PURPOSE

The Coordinator of International Students and Scholars is responsible for compliance with Federal Rules and Regulations regarding F-1 students, F-2 dependents, J-1 students, J-1 scholars, J-1 professors, J-1 interns, and J-2 dependents through the SEVIS system. This role is also responsible for the required SEVIS reporting, issuance of I-20s, DS-2019s, event reports, annual reports, the administration of the F program and J Exchange Visitor programs, and general advising for F-1 students, J-1 students and scholars.

DESCRIPTION

Functional Area 1: Advising

Precent Effort: 20%

Job Duties

• Advise international students and scholars on matters related to non-immigration status that is relative initial certification, program extensions, changes of status, transfer-in and out, reduced course load, reinstatement, maintaining status, travel, and different kinds of reports in SEVIS and university data systems; this includes issuance of I-20 documents to students approved to study at TAMU-CC.  

• Assist TAMU-CC departments, colleges, and schools with any situations that require problem solving. Advise F-1 students, J-1 students and scholars on insurance for health, repatriation, and evacuation which may impact foreign nationals’ legal immigration status.

• Help F-1 and J-1 students and scholars adjust to their life at TAMU-CC including applications for TIN/social security numbers, Texas Driver's licenses, and employment authorization documents for J-2 dependents, etc. 

Functional Area 2: Processing

Percent Effort: 45%

Job Duties

• Process all F-1 and J-1 reports including annual reports, SEVIS registration and enrollment reports, statistical reports, no-show reports, change of address reports, event reports, and work with TAMU-CC departments, colleges, and schools to find appropriate resources and approaches to resolve issues when they arise. 

• Maintain expert knowledge of Federal Rules and Regulations related to F and J classifications. Advise, process, and manage all requests from TAMU-CC departments, students, and faculty regarding F and J categories. Keep track of the new Rules and Regulations regarding F-1 and J-1 students and scholars. Manage regulatory changes and update the International Admissions’ forms, handbook, website, documentation, policy and procedures to ensure the continuing compliance with federal requirements. 

• Process the documents for F-1 internship and occasional lectures or short-term consultations participated by J professors and research scholars in terms of the F-1 and J-1 exchange visitor rules and TAMU-CC policy. 

Functional Area 3: Programing

Percent Effort: 25%

Job Duties

• Assist with the preparation and execution of international student and scholar orientations. Support the development and implementation of retention strategies such as educational, cultural, and social events/activities. Participate, as needed, in activities such as international day or week, field trips, study abroad fairs, etc. for both domestic and international students and scholars, including the creation of programming instructions, advertisement, and handbooks. 

•  Assist as needed with workshops on OPT, CPT, AT, STEM OPT, and other necessary topics for F-1 and J-1 international students and scholars under the directio