International Edu Advisor,Sr

The University of New Mexico's Global Education Office (GEO) is seeking a highly motivated candidate interested in global higher education, immigration compliance, and international student support and advisement. The successful candidate will join the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team, which currently supports UNM's international population from approximately 100 countries around the world. This position provides direct advisement to students and scholars participating in an international education program through GEO. ISSS advisors connect program participants to resources and services across the University, stay current on complex and evolving international regulations and coordinate the issuance of official, regulatory compliance documents.

This position also provides input on program development, participates in social and cultural programming initiatives, delivers presentations and workshops to students, staff and faculty, and trains lower-level specialists, as applicable. In addition, the advisors provide onboarding support, coordinate integration programming and events, conduct professional presentations and workshops, and promote international and intercultural awareness on campus.

This position will serve as a Designated School Official, and the selected applicant must be a citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States. Please see this link for more information: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/schools/get-started/designated-school-official.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a wide range of advisement, liaison, and associated administrative and educational services relating to international students, visiting scholars (Post-docs, Researchers and Professors) and their UNM departments
• Learn and maintain knowledge of immigration regulations impacting international students and scholars
• Learn and maintain knowledge of database systems (SEVIS, ISSM, Onbase and Banner) used to create and maintain records for international students and scholars
• Ensure individual and university compliance with all federal immigration regulations and are required to report student and school information in the Department of Homeland Security's SEVIS system
• Collaborate with other advisors and support staff to ensure accurate and efficient processing of SEVIS data and student immigration benefits.
• Help students in understanding UNM academic policies and administrative procedures, cultural adjustment, and resources and services available at UNM
• Maintain immigration records through batch processing via the International Student and Scholar Management (ISSM) database and entry in SEVIS RTI when necessary
• Stay abreast of UNM policies and procedures that impact international students and scholars (including health insurance and non-resident tax requirements/policies)
• Coordinate and present informational programs to international student and scholar populations
• Coordinate and attend social and cultural programs and events for international students and scholars
• Maintain active membership in appropriate professional organizations and participate in professional development opportunities
• Adhere to NAFSA's Statement of Ethical Principles.
• Lead, guide and train student support staff, including student employees