International Teacher J1 Specalist

International Leadership of Texas; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

International Leadership of Texas seeks a diligent International Teachers Specialist to support the J-1 International Teacher Program administration. The role ensures compliance with SEVIS and federal regulations while coordinating participant documentation and communications.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational, bilingual communication skills (Chinese and/or Spanish), and the ability to work independently and in a team, including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High School degree or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must possess U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, as mandated by Federal Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Administer the J-1 Designation Alternate Responsible Officer role per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure designation follows all local, state, federal and professional requirements applicable to the program category and to the activity for which they are designated.
• Screen and select program participants by adhering to federal regulations and ILTexas recruitment requirements.
• Prepare and submit sponsorship documents required before, during and after the program for Exchange Visitors and their dependents, including DS-2019 and visa letters.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of all Exchange Visitors and their dependents’ medical insurance requirements.
• Facilitate pre-arrival, arrival and departure orientations regarding program regulations and responsibilities.
• Support relocation, onboarding, and cultural activities during the program duration.
• Meticulous upkeep of recurring actions such as program extensions, annual reports, redesignation and travel validations.
• Ensure SEVIS records are complete and up-to-date.
• Keep abreast of state/federal regulations and USCIS/State protocols through official resources.
• Advise participants to ensure government policies and visa rules compliance.
• Build and foster relations with new and current international guest teachers.
• Track and update Welcome Packets and other informational materials.
• Create newsletters and updates during the school year.
• Plan and execute annual J-1 activities and events.
• Travel to program sites in the DFW, Houston and College Station areas.
• Availability for evenings and weekends; work under deadline pressure.

Skills

Organizational skills

Servant leadership

Communication

Independent & team work

Verbal and written communication

Bilingual (Chinese/Spanish)

Education

High School degree/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency

Job description

The International Teachers Specialist supports the administration of the J-1 International Teacher Program.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• o High School degree/GED required
• o Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• o Must possess U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, as mandated by Federal Regulations

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• o Excellent organizational and data management skills
• o Strong servant leadership skills with ability to anticipate and resolve problems with own initiative
• o Ability to establish rapport and relationships through effective communication
• o Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
• o Strong and concise verbal and written communication
• o Bilingual (Chinese and/or Spanish) required

Experience:

• o Minimum of two (2) years of experience working in a fast-paced office environment
• o Administration of an Exchange Visitor Program preferred
• o Experience in SEVIS (Student & Information System) and US immigration laws, regulations and processes required by the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security preferred
• o Experience as Alternate Responsible Officer preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• o Serve as ILTexas’ J-1 Designation Alternate Responsible Officer by administering the program in compliance with the Exchange Visitor Program regulations.
• o Ensure Designation follows all local, state, federal and professional requirements applicable to the program category and to the activity for which they are designated.
• o Screen and select program participants by adhering to federal regulations and criteria, as well as ILTexas’ recruitment requirements.
• o Prepare and submit pertinent sponsorship documents required before, during and after the program for Exchange Visitors and their dependents, including but not limited to DS-2019, visa supporting letters, non-objection certification, etc.
• o Maintain accurate and complete records of all Exchange Visitors and their dependents’ medical insurance requirements.
• o Facilitate pre-arrival, arrival and departure orientations regarding program regulations, sponsor and participants’ responsibilities and other relevant information.
• o Support in: a) relocation and onboarding efforts during Exchange Visitors and dependents’ arrivals, b) cultural activities planned throughout the program’s duration, c) program ending and departure logistics.
• o Meticulous upkeep of all recurring, required actions such as filing of Exchange Visitors Program Extension, Annual Report to the Department of State, Redesignation of Program and Travel Validations for Exchange Visitors.
• o Ensure that all requirements of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) are met by maintaining accurate and current records of all Exchange Visitors.
• o Keep abreast of frequently-changing state and federal regulations, and USCIS and Department of State protocols by reading and researching official resources such as: BridgeUSA Information Bulletins, Sponsor News and Notifications, Code of Federal Regulations, etc.
• o Advise and assist program participants to facilitate the successful completion of their programs ensuring the program participants and stakeholders meet all government policies and regulations, communicate with current teachers regarding visa rules and regulations.
• o Build and foster relations through managing situations, needs, and inquiries from new and current international guest teachers on an ongoing basis.
• o Track and upkeep documents such as Welcome Packets and other Exchange Visitors Program informational materials.
• o Create newsletters and updates throughout the school year.
• o Support in planning and executing of annual J-1 activities and events.
• o Traveling to program sites and events throughout the year in the DFW, Houston and College Station areas.
• o Availability for working some evenings and weekends is required.
• o Work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Additional Duties:

• Any and all other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.