Job Abstract

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.

1. 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.
2. Acts as a liaison with university departments and government agencies to resolve complex immigration-related issues.
3. Trains new international counselors on university processes and procedures. May supervise the work of student assistants and front office personnel.
4. Authorizes international students and scholars to receive visas, extensions of stay, employment and practical training, and to transfer to/from UH.
5. 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.
6. Develops, compiles, and produces communications and promotional literature for distribution including office newsletters and brochures and complex statistical reports for internal and external publications.
7. Reviews student grant applications and determines and recommends amount of financial assistance to be given to each applicant.
8. Organizes orientation programs and pre-enrollment services. Conducts workshops for international students, foreign faculty/research scholars regarding immigration, employment and tax matters.
9. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Bachelors and 3 years experience

May Be Eligible for Alternative Workplace Arrangements.