International Student Coordinator - International Student and Scholar Services - UTK

This position supports the retention of international F and J students through advising support relating to immigration compliance, cultural adjustment, and successful adaptation to academic life at the University of Tennessee. This includes development, assessment, and implementation of programs designed to successfully impact the retention and success of F and J students. In addition, this position provides support to F and J alumni in the form of compliance maintenance and advisement for the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.

This includes immigration advising, cultural adjustment support, personal issues, employment, Optional Practical Training (OPT) issuance and maintenance, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) advising and maintenance, program of study updates, extensions, and graduation follow up and support. This support entails connecting with students and student stakeholders via Zoom, email, and in-person appointments.

This includes the development of content, coordination of sessions, and presentation at international student orientations.

This includes the development and execution of programs, initiatives, trainings, and outreach to international students and campus stakeholders, which promote better service to and retention of international students on-campus.

This includes time spent participating in required work groups, internal and external meetings, and participation in professional organizations. This also includes necessary regulatory review, knowledge updates, and trainings.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree
• Experience:
  
  One to two years in higher education. This experience can include internships and time spent as a graduate assistant.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  Knowledge of Code of Federal regulations pertaining to the operation of F students and J exchange visitors. Knowledge of best practices pertaining to the operation of an international services department. Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment. Skill working with integrated data systems and office productivity software.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

• Education:
  
  Master's degree
• Experience:
  
  One to two years of direct experience working in international education. Experience working in an international services unit.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
  Skill using Banner and the Student Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS).

Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee

Onsite

UT market range: MR08

Anticipated hiring range: $49,000

International Student and Scholar Services is a dedicated, professional team committed to supporting our international community at the University of Tennessee.

We help international students at UT navigate the F and J visa process, adjust to the campus culture, and pursue opportunities as Vol alumni. We assist the campus community with the sponsorship and retention of J, H1-B, O, TN, and Permanent Resident faculty and staff. We serve as compliance liaisons between the campus community and the Student Exchange Visitor Program, provide training and advisement to campus stakeholders, and advocate for internationalization best practices.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.