International Student Immigration Counselor
University of Central Oklahoma

Job Info

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Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Edmond, OK

Position Type: Staff

Salary Range: $16.74 - $16.74 Hourly

Job Category: OTRS Classified

Description

Position Classification
Regular, full-time, hourly, non-exempt and benefit-eligible staff position. For more benefit information visit Why Work at UCO?

General Schedule
Position typically works 40 hours per week, Monday- Friday from 8 am-5 pm (some variation is possible).

Special Instructions
Please read job description carefully and include your experience with cross-cultural and or international in your cover letter.

Position Overview
The primary job duties are the admission of international students, immigration advising of new international students, and establishment of systems and processes to improve office workflow. This position reviews and evaluates academic credentials, financial resources, and English language proficiency of prospective students from other countries to determine eligibility for admission into the University and the acceptability of documentation for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20 and U.S. Department of State Form DS-2019. Evaluates courses taken at international institutions for transfer credit by locating resources to assist in the evaluation, advises international students and applicants about admission and U.S. immigration laws and regulations, monitors international student status, and evaluates actions to be taken when an international student's status changes. Assist with the designs and development of systems and processes to improve office workflow and automate routine administrative process, enhancing the ability of staff to accomplish the purpose and mission of the department. Training will be provided to candidates as part of the onboarding process.

Job Duties

• Assist students with immigration processes, including practical training (OPT/CPT) eligibility, reinstatement due to less-than-full-time enrollment, absence, or expired I-20s, and issuing new documents for status changes.

• Track full-time enrollment status to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. Conduct immigration seminars to inform students of regulatory changes.

• Counsel international students on housing, finances, academics, social services, and personal adjustment.

• Guide prospective and current students on visa options and immigration matters.

• Admissions tasks may be required based on office workload.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Experience Required
Bachelor's degree in job related field or 4+ years of work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and be able to operate a typical motor vehicle.

A Designated School Official (DSO) must be either a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States¹.

Qualifications/Experience Preferred:
Candidates who have worked or lived in a foreign country are preferred. To ensure cultural sensitivity, candidates who have not worked or lived abroad should describe their cross-cultural experiences in their cover letter. It is also preferred that applicants have at least 1 year of experience in admissions or a related field in higher education, including some experience in international student recruitment, admission, and/or services. Some knowledge of SEVIS and Banner systems are preferred.

Physical Demands
Reasonable accommodations (in accordance with ADA requirements) may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

1. https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/schools/get-started/designated-school-official#:~:text=DSO Requirements&text=A DSO must be either,U.S. civil-issued birth certificate.

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