Coordinator of Academic Records-International Student Advisor

Coordinator of Academic Records-International Student Advisor

 

The University of St. Thomas, a private university committed to the liberal arts and to the religious and intellectual tradition of Catholic higher education, is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Coordinator of Academic Records-International Student Advisor.

 

The ideal candidate will advise international students on immigration, academic, financial, and personal matters. He or she will direct, develop; maintain policies and procedures for international students; maintain international student records for the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), while helping the University comply with complex government regulations and requirements; approve and process immigration documents related to passports, visas, employment authorization, changes in legal status, transfers to and from other academic institutions; organize orientation programs and pre-enrollment services; maintain information records for student files; plan, organize, present workshops for international students regarding immigration, employment and tax matters; plan, write, edit and publish brochures, flyers, email announcements and content of the International Student Office (ISO) website; serve as a liaison with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. Department of Labor. In addition this person will determine classroom assignments and coordinate all room reservations with Facilities Operations; oversee classroom audits and regular requests for classroom maintenance; maintain regular inventory of classrooms & classroom media; creation of building prefix information to support systems and publications; other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree; per federal government regulations, must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident; superior organizational skills, attention to detail, written and oral communication skills, and strong critical/analytical thinking skills; ability to multi-task and experience working in a strong team environment; strong computer skills in a PC/Windows environment, including Word, Excel, immigration software (SEVIS, PeopleSoft, and VAOnce), administrative computer systems (PeopleSoft), use of Internet and electronic mail.

 

This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position with some weekend and evening work required during peak periods.

 

Send your cover letter and resume to:

recruiting@stthom.edu

 

Human Resources– Ref 1608

University of St. Thomas

3800 Montrose Blvd.

Houston, TX 77006

 

EOE