International Student Coordinator - International Student and Scholar Services - UTK

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is seeking an International Student Advisor to support F and J visa students, advising on immigration compliance, CPT/OPT processes, and cultural adjustment for successful academic life.

This role includes developing programs, delivering orientation content, and engaging with campus stakeholders to enhance services and retention of international students at UT Knoxville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years in higher education (internships or GA acceptable).
• Knowledge of CFR for F/J visa operations and SEVIS familiarity.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide immigration advising, CPT/OPT guidance, and cultural adjustment support.
• Coordinate international student orientation content and sessions.
• Develop programs and outreach to improve service and retention.
• Participate in workgroups, meetings, and professional development.

Skills

Multicultural communication

Data systems

Office productivity software

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

Tools

Banner

SEVIS

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

International Student Advising

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.

International Student Orientation

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

Programming

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.

Participation in Workgroups, Meetings, and Professional Development

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

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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).

Work Location

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee

Onsite

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: MR08

Anticipated hiring range: $49,000

About The College/Department/Division

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.

EEO/AA Statement / Non-Discrimination Statement

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.