International Student Success Advisor

University of Texas; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an International Student Advisor to provide expert immigration advising and holistic support for F-1 and J-1 students. You will guide students through federal regulations, assist with work authorizations, DSOs and ARO responsibilities, and help with campus integration and practical life matters.

Reporting to the Global Engagement team, you will collaborate across departments to enhance services for international students and contribute to workshops and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in international student advising or immigration casework.
• Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions and take initiative while working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong skills in professional and intercultural communication and public speaking.
• Proven capability to multitask and keep projects well-organized and on deadline.
• Strong computer and technological proficiency.
• Commitment to high-quality and efficient customer service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor for the University’s international student population with an emphasis on those in F-1 and J-1 immigration status.
• Provide pre-arrival and arrival immigration guidance to prospective and admitted students.
• 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.
• Empower student success through comprehensive counseling on university life, community integration, and the American educational experience.
• Assist students with practical matters, including finances, transportation, employment, and campus adjustment.
• Support high-volume email inquiries through the general inbox, collaborating with assistant advisors and document and compliance specialists to ensure timely responses.

Skills

Immigration advising

Public speaking

Intercultural communication

Multitasking

Organization

Customer service

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Sunapsis

SEVIS

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin seeks an International Student Advisor to provide expert immigration advising and holistic support for F-1 and J-1 students. You will guide students through federal regulations, assist with work authorizations, DSOs and ARO responsibilities, and help with campus integration and practical life matters.

Reporting to the Global Engagement team, you will collaborate across departments to enhance services for international students and contribute to workshops and