International Visitor Advisor I or II in Office of International Affairs

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for assisting all international students, staff, and faculty within our organization in navigating immigration processes. This full-time, salaried, exempt position will report to our University Center Tower located in the medical center at the intersection of Fannin and Pressler. The building is on the Metro Rail line and easily accessible by bus. This role requires you to report to work Monday through Friday during normal business hours, with a hybrid schedule that includes up to two remote days per week. Due to the nature of the role, this position may require occasional visits to the office. This position is eligible for full benefits, including healthcare and a retirement program administered by the State of Texas. U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residence is required for certification as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) by the federal government. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Requirements

• Must be either a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required
• None

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a DSO (Designated School Official) and/or ARO (Alternate Responsible Officer) is preferred, but not required.
• Experience in international education or immigration.

Responsibilities

• Processes visa sponsorships such as the F-1 student visa or the J-1 student visa
• Verifies independent employment authorization or visa status for prospective UTHealth Houston employees or students to be able to start their position with our institution
• Serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) or Designated School Official (DSO) for UTHealth Houston's F-1 and J-1 programs for the purposes of creating records, signing immigration forms, and validating the international student or scholar's arrival to UTHealth Houston
• Advises administrators, school officials, and visitors on visa restrictions and visa options as it relates to studying and possible employment
• Give presentations, open forums, and orientations to the international community at UTHealth Houston
• Issues appropriate visa clearances to Human Resources, Payroll, sponsoring department and other applicable administrative offices for the purpose of educational, visiting, training, and/or employment appointments
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• healthcare
• retirement program administered by the State of Texas
• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• awesome retirement/pension plan
• work/life services
• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level