International Student Advisor

The International Student Advisor is responsible for specialized and highly complex level advising to all UAH international students including prospective, current, and recently graduated international students. The advisor will provide counseling and advise on immigration regulations and related concerns, as well as providing resources for academic, personal, financial, social and cross-cultural concerns. This position is responsible for understanding and interpreting constantly-changing and nuanced immigration policies and rules, as well as the policies and regulations at UAH. It requires keeping up-to-date with complex federal, state, local and University regulations and sponsorship policies that impact international students and their dependents and effectively communicating these changes to those impacted.
The incumbent will also be responsible for working with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) F-1 and J-1 programs and maintaining compliance with federal reporting requirements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide in-person, telephone and e-mail academic support, counseling and advising to international students on visa requirements, immigration regulations as well as providing academic guidance and resources for personal, social, and cross-cultural concerns.
• Provide specialized advising and resources and facilitate communication between international students and various stakeholders and UAH departments on a variety of topics including, but not limited to admissions, employment, academic progress, registration, immigration concerns, financial issues, student life, administrative processes, and health insurance.
• Keep up-to-date with federal, state, local and University regulations which impact international students.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the UAH F-1 program and an Alternate Responsible Officer for UAH J-1 programs.
• Prepare and provide letters and documentation regarding immigration and/or enrollment status, unique circumstances, etc. upon request.
• Provide support to students in crisis situations and make appropriate referrals.
• Process immigration paperwork through the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and TerraDotta for F-1 and J-1 students and their dependents.
• Maintain relevant student records in University systems including TerraDotta, Slate, and Banner data management systems.
• Develop, facilitate and/or implement programs and presentations on topics ranging from immigration and compliance to employment, academic success, and life skills using various platforms and multimedia options.
• Serve as liaison to UAH departments, community groups, U.S. and foreign government officials and embassies, and international agencies and sponsors.
• Represent the interests and promote the visibility of the UAH international student populations by serving on various campus committees and working groups.
• Assist in the coordination of International Education Week, New Student Orientation, Study Abroad Fair, and other recruiting and retention programming focused on cultural and student engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or UAH leadership

• Bachelor’s Degree, 1 - 3 years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and years of experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituents including students, employers, alumni, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to establish modes of communication, including experience with people whose first language is not English.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, as mandated by federal regulations
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment in complex situations, and determine when it is necessary and/or appropriate to make referrals.
• Must have a strong sense of discretion, confidentiality, and tact.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, as mandated by federal regulations
• Must have effective written and oral communication skills including demonstrated experience in public speaking and delivering presentations.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency, as mandated by federal regulations

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience in public diplomacy, sponsored student programs administration, or working in an international education organization is desired.
• 1 or more years of direct experience advising F-1/J-1 international students in a higher education setting or English Language School preferred.
• Knowledge of SEVIS reporting requirements, as well as