JOB SUMMARY:

To provide highly responsible advisory and administrative skills for work requiring assistance and guidance to special program groups, exercising independent judgment and authority as required.  Responsible for coordinating all phases of international student/scholar program activities.

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS:

• Primary customer contact.

• Orients and advises international and campus administrative staff and students regarding regulatory issues, U.S culture, and UTMB procedures.

• Serves as liaison with government entities.

• Prepares nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions for submission to INS.

• Builds and maintains knowledge of regulatory issues affecting international staff and students.

• Develops outreach programs and train department contacts regarding regulatory issues and Office of International Affairs procedures.

• Coordinates preparation of newsletters, flyers and announcements.

• Coordinates group presentations to customers.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree or equivalent in related field, and one year of experience in an International Office or similar setting. 

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Standard office environment.

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.

 HE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY