International Student Services Specialist

To provide support to the International Student Services in the processing of immigration and other related documents needed to facilitate enrollment for undergraduate and graduate international students.

• Reviews materials submitted by newly admitted international students to ensure compliance with immigration documentation requirements.
• Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) approved by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to issue immigration documents and grant immigration benefits to students in F-1 visa status.
• Assists with the administration and maintenance of new international student records in the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
• Responsible for one-on-one appointments with newly admitted students and families as it relates to immigration processes.
• Prepares and reviews accuracy of official admissions and immigration documents and maintains data for newly admitted and current international students.
• Applies university’s policies and procedures and serves as liaison with multiple university departments.
• Prepares materials and correspondence to be distributed to admitted students and other parties in a timely manner.
• Disseminates and gathers documentation for the Mexican Tuition Waiver program in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and university policies.
• Provides general information regarding immigration requirements and compliance, registration, university policy, procedures, and international student programs.
• Responsible for assisting newly admitted students with information regarding housing, travel and other arrival procedures.
• Assists with International Student Orientation, International Student Services events, and various campus activities.
• Participates in New Student and Transfer Orientation as a resources for students and families.
• Performs general administrative office duties: answers telephones, uses of office equipment, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of reports and responds to official inquiries in reference to area being supported.
• Performs other duties as assigned.