International Student Advising Lead

Job Details

Job Posting

Title:

International Student Advising Lead

Hiring Department: Global Engagement

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details: General Notes

UT Austin is a large public university and flagship of The University of Texas System. Texas Global advances UT Austin's academic mission by leading, supporting, and coordinating the university’s international engagement efforts, fostering partnerships on campus and abroad, welcoming international students and scholars to campus, and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with peers and institutions around the world.

Texas Global comprises nine units, with over 140 staff members.

Purpose Serve as a critical component of immigration advising operations, providing expert guidance on federal regulations to international students and the University community through holistic, individualized advising and consultation. This position reports to the assistant director for student advising services.

• Advising Coordination and Leadership
• Lead and coordinate advising services as a DHS Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), managing immigration advising consistency across the advising team; services include but are not limited to providing pre-arrival and arrival immigration information to prospective and admitted students; advising and processing of work authorizations, immigration document extensions, maintenance of status, visa applications and international travel
• Supervise, mentor, and develop international student advisors, fostering team expertise in immigration regulations and compliance best practices
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the senior program coordinator for sponsored and exchange programs, supporting the sponsored and exchange student experience
• Ensure data integrity across multiple student information systems while maintaining strict adherence to University and federal regulations, including alert management and cross-system synchronization
• Collaborate directly with federal agencies on immigration benefits and serve as institutional liaison for complex regulatory matters
• Partner strategically with ISSS leadership to interpret and implement evolving immigration regulations and University policies

• Expert Student Advising
• Navigate complex cases involving intricate U.S. Department of Homeland Security and State Department regulations, providing authoritative guidance on status maintenance
• Empower student success through comprehensive counseling on university life, community integration, and the American educational experience
• Process critical documentation, including immigration applications and status-related paperwork with precision and efficiency
• Serve as go-to resource for challenging regulatory questions that require senior-level expertise

• Strategic Communication and Outreach
• Build bridges with academic departments, proactively sharing expertise and resources to enhance support for international students across colleges and schools
• Design and deliver impactful training workshops and informational sessions for both students and University stakeholders
• Craft compelling content for websites, presentations, and publications that clearly communicate complex information while maintaining Texas Global branding standards
• Advocate effectively for international student needs across the University community

• Team and Institutional Support
• Champion ISSS and Texas Global priorities through active participation in strategic initiatives and community-building events
• Serve as backup to the Assistant Director during absences, ensuring continuity of critical operations
• Drive innovation through collaborative participation in staff meetings and working groups focused on enhancing service delivery
• Foster a sense of belonging by supporting and staffing programs that connect international students and scholars with each other and the greater University community

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five years of professional experience handling…