Faculty and Scholar Advisor

Job Posting

Title:

Faculty and Scholar Advisor

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- Hiring Department:

Global Engagement

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- Position Open To:

All Applicants

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- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

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- FLSA Status:

Exempt

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- Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

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- Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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- Job Details:

General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) is one of the largest public universities in the United States and is the flagship of The University of Texas System. UT Austin enrolls more than 52,000 students studying in almost 120 bachelor's degree programs and more than 220 graduate programs across 18 colleges and schools. UT Austin is steadfastly committed to global engagement and is home to more than 5,600 international students and 1,500 international scholars from more than 130 countries, with more than 530,000 living alumni in 176 counties around the world.

Texas Global advances UT Austin's academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the university's international engagement efforts, fostering strategic partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming a cadre of impressive international students and scholars to campus, and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world. Texas Global is comprised of nine units, home to over 140 staff members, and continued growth of the organization is expected.

Your skills will make a difference. You'll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty and staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin.

UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

* Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

* Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

* Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

* Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds

* Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

* Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

* Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities

* Tuition assistance

* Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets

* Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff

* Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses with staff

Purpose

Serve as a vital bridge between the University's world-class global community and its international faculty and scholars, providing expert immigration guidance through International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). Partner strategically with academic departments to navigate complex federal regulations, craft innovative employment solutions, and ensure every scholar's transition is smooth and compliant. This position reports to the assistant director for faculty and scholar services.

Responsibilities

Immigration and Compliance

* Manage J-1 exchange visitor operations as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for UT Austin's program, issuing and extending DS-2019s across research scholar, professor, short-term scholar, specialist, and student intern categories

* Ensure federal compliance for the University and individual scholars through timely, accurate processing of J-1 record updates

* Prepare and file TN and E-3 immigration petitions in strict adherence to federal regulations and University policy

* Navigate H-1B petition requirements by completing prevailing wage determinations and filing labor condition applications while maintaining rigorous compliance with visa and labor regulations

* Communicate with federal agencies to ensure timely responses and compliance with all requests, requirements, and regulations

* Build expertise through strategic collaboration with team members on employment-based immigration policies and procedures

* Maintain data integrity in…