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SMU Dedman School of Law · 1 month ago

International Services Coordinator (HR Title: International Program Specialist)

USA-TX-Dallas

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

SMU Dedman School of Law is a leading institution that supports a diverse student body in a dynamic educational environment. The International Services Coordinator will advise international students and scholars on compliance issues related to their visa status, assist with immigration benefits, and contribute to programming efforts to enhance student success.

EducationUniversities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the DSO and ARO for the F1 and J1 visa programs. Provide advisement (in-person, virtually via Zoom, email, and telephone) to international students and scholars on regulatory issues including but not limited to: visa applications, maintaining status, on and off campus employment benefits, program extensions, reinstatements, and transfers. Advise students and scholars on university procedures and resources

On-Campus Work Authorization: Advise students on on-campus employment criteria. Review and approve Payroll Authorization Forms. Coordinate with various departmental representatives on what constitutes on-campus employment according to the U.S. government

Reinstatements: Advise students on how to reinstate their visa status after they have violated their visa requirements. Advise students on the entire application process of reinstatement; determine reinstatement eligibility; help students assemble the application to mail to USCIS; provide documentation supporting the reinstatement recommendation and submit recommendation electronically in SEVIS

Change of Statuses (COS): Advise students on the criteria and eligibility for a change of status application with the United States Citizenship Immigration Services Office. Facilitate the application process by helping them assemble their application to mail to USCIS; provide documentation recommending the COS within the U.S in the form of an I-20 or Ds-2019

Assist with the Social Security application process as well as the ITIN, and Driver's license for new students and scholars

SMU Staff and Student Training: Coordinate with the advising team to provide training to various campus constituents specifically admissions, enrollment services, and academic departments to ensure that international students and scholars fulfill their requirements and maintain their immigration status. Help train new ISSS staff members on institutional policies and federal regulations pertaining to F/J students

Process work authorizations benefit for international students including Curricular Practical and Optional Practical training applications. This includes reviewing eligibility and creating new I20 documents as proof of work authorization and recommendation

Assist with several programs including planning and executing orientation and other cultural programs

Create and facilitate Canvas courses, workshops, and information seminars on immigration and compliance procedures. Assist with maintaining forms and keeping the ISSS website current

Assist with monthly reports including advising services, employment authorization and other reports assigned by the director

Qualification

Immigration regulationsAdvising international studentsSEVISProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsPlanning skillsPeopleSoftSharePointCanvasCanvaTeamsOrganizational skillsTime management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two (2) years of experience is required or equivalent combination of education and experience, may be considered

Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies

Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions

Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Preferred

Professional experience may include internships in an International Office

Candidate with professional experience advising international students preferably at a four-year institution for a minimum of one year is highly desirable

Candidate with knowledge of the code of federal regulations governing visa holders on F and J visa categories is preferred

Candidate must demonstrate ability to assess legal cases and provide solutions based on depth knowledge of immigration regulations and based on professional experience dealing with similar situations

Candidate with knowledge of office applications including PeopleSoft, SharePoint, Canvas, Canva, Teams, and experience working in SEVIS, real time is desired

Benefits

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits.

In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.