Position Number:

125370

Title:

Advisor

Functional Title:

International Pre-Arrival Advisor

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

SVPAAP-OIA-International Student & Scholar Services

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The International Pre-Arrival Advisor (IPA) serves as an advisor for international students with regard to their immigration status and SEVIS obligations prior to their arrival on campus. This position works with students while they are navigating the issuance of immigration documents from the university, the visa application process, and general questions new students have regarding settling into campus life.

The International Pre-arrival Advisor (IPA) serves as an advisor for newly admitted international students with regard to communicating important pre arrival information and the issuance of their immigration documents The IPA acts as a source of information on regulatory requirements, personal concerns, financial and visa requirements. The IPA provides quality services and act as the primary contact for general information on the processing of international students’ immigration documents.

The IPA is responsible for working with the transfer student population. This includes outreach with UMD area community colleges, and U.S. high schools developing targeted sessions for transfer students and developing clear communication to this population.

When assuming the regulatory role, the IPA is officially known as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J 1 students. As the DSO/ARO, the advisor ensures that our international students, and ultimately the University, will be in compliance with immigration regulations.

To advance an understanding of university policies and procedures, the IPA communicates effectively with both the international students and the academic and administrative staff who serve them. The IPA designs and implements instructional programs, pre-arrival orientations and workshops and other opportunities that support international students and UMD departments. In addition, the advisor will meet and work with various University offices involved in the admission process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visa regulations.
• Knowledge of business technologies for use in an electronic student application process.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
• Ability to apply discretionary judgement skills and maintain confidentiality.

Preferences:

• Master’s degree in Education, Student Counseling or other relevant degree
• Knowledge of a language other than English
• Experience maintain student data and SEVIS records.

Additional Certifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident of the U.S. to comply with government regulations.

Additional Information:

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items up to 30 lbs., to walk short distances and drive to off campus meetings. Occasional travel required.

Posting Date:

02/20/2023

Closing Date:

03/09/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Best Consideration Date

03/03/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.