Texas A&M University Kingsville Hiring for International Student Advisor I at Kingsville, TX Full Time

Agency

Texas A&M University – Kingsville

Department

Office Of International Admissions

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Summary

The International Student Advisor I, under general supervision, assists with providing support for international students. Assists office leadership in providing services to international students, faculty, and staff. Has access to protected information under FERPA and HIPAA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serves and advises international students on various standard issues impacting them, such as personal, financial needs, academic issues, immigration, health insurance and health care, travel, taxes, and scholarships, grants, and loans that might be available

Assists with the department’s on-call emergency response system

Assists with maintenance of international student records, databases, admissions related processing and other advising related administrative tasks, such as preparing memos, drafting correspondence, researching and preparing reports, estimated expenses, federal documents, and applications

Assists with the planning and implementation of student programming activities such as new student check-in and orientations, seminars, special topic workshops, and joint programming with other campus or community entities

Serves as a member of a team focused on one specialized area within the office, which could include areas such as student programming, immigration advising, health insurance, publications, admissions, and/or financial aid

Advises international student organizations.

The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education – Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience

Experience – No experience required.

Knowledge of – Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Ability to – Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others. Ability to effectively communicate with international people. Ability to comprehend and communicate technical information effectively and diplomatically

Other Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident to comply with Department of Homeland Security regulations to serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.