Associate International Advisor

Title: Associate International Advisor

Employee Classification: Assoc International Advisor

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-International Affairs

Department: UNT-International Affairs-Gen-110300

Job Location: Denton

Salary:

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and University of North Texas Health Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values System.edu.

International Affairs is a guide and champion for campus internationalization at the University of North Texas. It is our mission to support the university’s global endeavors and international initiatives. This position will be a part of the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team. The ISSS Office at the University of North Texas provides compassionate immigration advice and support to UNT’s 12,000 international students and scholars, and alumni.

This role will be responsible for issuing I20 immigration documents and advising F1 international students on immigration topics such as full time enrollment, work authorization, and general maintenance of immigration status. This position will report to the Assistant Director of International Student Services and work closely with our F1 student service team.

Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be eligible to serve as a Designated School Official under U.S. Department of Homeland Security requirements.

Understanding of the immigration regulation(s) associated with assigned area. Must meet federal requirements to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). Experience with SEVIS and a vendor software. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of business practices and procedures, ability to organize, detail oriented; capacity to multitask; good time management skills. Ability to work well under stress.

Ability to work in an open office area with much activity.

Bachelor's degree preferred;
At least one year of higher education experience; relevant experience providing customer experience to stakeholders; general knowledge of F1 immigration rules and regulations; experience with People Soft or another database software, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Must meet federal requirements to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).

• Documentation:
  Provide documentation as required for international students efficiently and accurately. This includes issuing I20s and letters within specified processing times as well as helping to complete general student requests, UNT document processing, and OPT applications to USCIS.
• Advising:
  Provide…