The Center for Global Engagement facilitates education abroad, immigration services, intensive English instruction, international partnerships and related functions that empower UMBC to extend beyond borders. 

The International Student and Scholar Advisor will directly support international students and scholars at UMBC by providing advice and counsel to international students and scholars before, during, and after their time at UMBC. This position will serve as an advocate and ally for the needs and interests of the international student and scholar community by fostering strong and collaborative relationships with key campus and community stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services.

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $54,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) in the Center for Global Engagement(CGE) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks an International Student and Scholar Advisor to join its team. The CGE coordinates education abroad, immigration services, international partnerships, international student recruitment and related functions that empower UMBC to extend beyond borders. This position will directly support international students and scholars at UMBC by providing advice and counsel to international students and scholars before, during and after their time at UMBC. 

Specific Responsibilities include: 

• Serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) of the university’s F-1 international student program and ensuring student and university compliance with Department of Homeland Security regulations.
• Serving as an Alternate Responsible Office (ARO) of the university’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, by providing advising and support to students and scholars in all J-1 Exchange Visitor categories.
• Maintaining individual immigration records in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database and UMBC’s immigration case management system.
• Working with international scholars in H-1B, TN and other employment-based statuses.
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and procedures in the F, J, and H-1B categories.
• Facilitating and supporting a variety of programming in collaboration with campus and community partners designed to ensure a successful transition to UMBC and to support retention of international students and scholars.
• Supporting international student enrollment by working with international students through recruitment and yield.
• Serving on various campus committees and working groups.
• Supporting strategic initiatives, special projects, and reporting within both the ISSS team and the CGE.

• Bachelor's Degree 
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Interest in working effectively with people from different cultural, academic, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
• Eligibility to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to serve as Designated School Official and approval from the U.S. Department of State to serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence)

Please Note: This position may be required to travel within the U.S. and abroad. Must be able to work some nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

• Master's Degree
• Previous experience as a Designated School Official/Principal Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer/Responsible Officer

A background check will be required. 

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UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more 

Salary: $54,000 - $61,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.