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University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

International Student Advisor - Sponsored and General Advising

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Full-timeAustin, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in international student advising or immigration casework are required; equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
  • The ability to implement creative solutions and take initiative while working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment is required.
  • Strong professional and intercultural communication and public speaking skills are required.
  • The ability to multitask and keep projects well-organized and on deadline is required.
  • Strong computer and technological proficiency is required.
  • A commitment to high-quality and efficient customer service is required.
  • Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents due to federal database access requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the dedicated advisor for sponsored students, providing specialized guidance on sponsor compliance requirements, funding conditions, third-party billing, and home institution expectations alongside standard immigration advising.
  • Provide pre-arrival and arrival immigration guidance to prospective and admitted students across sponsored and general international student populations.
  • Advise students on work authorizations, immigration document extensions, status maintenance, visa applications, and international travel.
  • Navigate complex cases involving U.S. Department of Homeland Security and State Department regulations.
  • Provide comprehensive counseling on university life, community integration, and the American educational experience.
  • Assist students with finances, transportation, employment, and campus adjustment.
  • Support high-volume email inquiries through general team inboxes and collaborate with assistant advisors to ensure timely responses.
  • Serve as a DHS Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer.
  • Maintain accurate records in SEVIS and university student information systems in compliance with federal regulations.
  • Process immigration applications and documentation.
  • Communicate directly with federal agencies and sponsors regarding immigration benefits for students.
  • Contribute to team expertise in immigration regulations and compliance best practices.
  • Partner with academic departments and sponsors, in consultation with ISSS leadership, to enhance support for international students.
  • Serve as liaison to University offices for sponsored and general international student populations.
  • Contribute content for student communications, including emails, webpages, and presentations, while maintaining Texas Global branding standards.
  • Deliver workshops, orientation sessions, and programming activities for sponsored and general international student populations.
  • Participate in programs, community-building events, staff meetings, and working groups focused on service delivery.
  • Support and staff programs that connect international students and scholars with each other and the University community.

Desired Qualifications

  • Significant experience advising students on F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations in a university context.
  • Experience as a Designated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officer.
  • Experience working with the Sunapsis database.
  • Experience advising sponsored students within a university context, including familiarity with sponsor relationships and coordination.

About the Company

University of Texas at Austin

Public research university in Austin, TX

University of Texas at Austin is a public research university in Austin, Texas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional education across a broad range of fields.

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