International Students Counselor II

University of Houston, United States

Updated: 1 day ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS

International Students Counselor II - (STA014252) International Students Counselor II 
Organization
: H0217 Int'l Student & Scholar Svcs 

Description

 

Supervises the counseling/advising activities for the International Students & Scholars Office (ISSSO). Acts as a Designated School Official/Alternate Responsible Officer on behalf of the university. Counsels international students and scholars on the complex requirements of immigration law and cross-cultural adjustment.

  • Serves as a Designated School Official/Alternate Responsible Officer for ISSSO. Collaborates with the SEVIS Coordinators to ensure SEVIS compliance for new and returning international students and scholars.
  • Acts as a liaison with university departments and government agencies to resolve complex immigration-related issues.
  • Trains new international counselors on university processes and procedures. May supervise the work of student assistants and front office personnel.
  • Authorizes international students and scholars to receive visas, extensions of stay, employment and practical training, and to transfer to/from UH.
  • Counsels and advises international students and foreign faculty/research scholars on adjusting to the U.S. culture, academic requirements, finances, insurance, housing, safety, legal rights, and personal problems.
  • Develops, compiles, and produces communications and promotional literature for distribution including office newsletters and brochures and complex statistical reports for internal and external publications.
  • Reviews student grant applications and determines and recommends amount of financial assistance to be given to each applicant.
  • Organizes orientation programs and pre-enrollment services. Conducts workshops for international students, foreign faculty/research scholars regarding immigration, employment and tax matters.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

    • EEO/AA 

    Qualifications

     

    Bachelors and 3 years experience

    May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements.

     
    Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education 
    Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application 
    Employee Status
    : Regular/Benefits 
    Job Posting
    : Apr 26, 2024, 5:25:53 PM

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