International Student Adv I

University of South Florida•Tampa, FL

About The Position

USF World is led by a VP and is comprised of units across Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota devoted to promoting ed abroad; supporting int'l students and scholars, the management of int'l partnerships, int'l travel risk and security services, management of the Peace Corps Prep and support for a dedicated recruiter, tracking and documenting int'l research collaborations and the global footprint of faculty, students and staff, collection of data related to international activities at the University, int'l alumni development and outreach, and the marketing and communication of USF World programs and initiatives. Comprising a total of over 70 staff and a budget of approximately $4.5 M, clients are USF faculty developing int'l academic experiences, curriculum, and research collaborations, administrators promoting the global priorities of USF, staff responsible for supporting int'l activities across campuses, colleges, and other units, current and prospective students coming to USF from other countries and U.S. students seeking global experiences as well as university partners from abroad and foreign dignitaries. Community partners include local, state, national, and int'l leaders of government and public and private organizations, including other institutions of higher ed, military, business, and industry. This position provides immigration advising for international students (prospective, incoming, and current) accepted into academic programs at the university; serves as a SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO) to assist with the creation and update of immigration documents; and assists with international student onboarding. The position is part of a team dedicated to providing international students, scholars, and staff with the best possible service, information and programming.

Responsibilities

immigration advising for international students
serves as a SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO) to assist with the creation and update of immigration documents
assists with international student onboarding