International Services Specialist I

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Boasting a 300-acre tree-lined campus in Houston Texas Rice University is ranked among the nations top 20 universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rice has a 6-to-1 undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio and a residential college system which supports students intellectually emotionally and culturally through social events intramural sports student plays lecture series courses and student government. Developing close-knit diverse college communities is a strong campus tradition which is why Rice is highly ranked for best quality of life and best value among private universities.

Rice is also a wonderful place to work. Rice faculty staff and students share values that are essential to our success as a healthy community. Those values guide our decisions and behaviors and shape Rices culture. They come through in how we treat each other and the welcome we extend to our visitors. These values can be recalled simply by our name RICE which stands for Responsibility Integrity Community and Excellence.

Position Summary

Under general direction the International Services Specialist I provides advice and information to international students sponsored students and scholars on immigration-related matters. The International Services Specialist I serves as a representative of the University to the Department of Homeland Security Department of State and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

This position requires attention to detail strong communication skills and knowledge of immigration regulations and Rice/OISS office procedures and policies to best support the international population we serve.

The ideal candidate has excellent time-management and organizational skills is proactive and service-oriented and has a passion for working with foreign nationals.

Workplace Location

This position is offered as a hybrid role combining both in-office and remote work to provide flexibility and support collaboration with a two-day work-from-home schedule after the six-month probationary period. PerRice policy 440 work arrangements may be subject to change.

Hiring Range

This is a full-time benefits-eligible position and the hiring range is $50000 - $52000 annually depending on experience and qualifications.

*Exempt (salaried) positions underFLSA are not eligible for overtime.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree
• One plus (1) years of related professional experience in a university setting or office environment with international experience
• Must hold U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency to meet federal regulatory requirements for status as an ARO/DSO

Skills:

• Must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Must have strong reading comprehension skills
• Must be well organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced high-volume ever-changing work environment
• Proven ability to research solutions and demonstrate resourcefulness
• Ability to handle detailed information and convey accurate information

Preferences

• Foreign language intercultural studies business or another related field of study or a masters degree
• Experience handling confidential data and information
• Fluency in a second language
• Ability to work well with individuals who have limited English-language skills
• Experience working in a university setting
• Ability to give presentations to small and large groups
• Knowledge of F-1 and J-1 visas and SEVIS immigration regulations
• Writing/editing event planning and networking experience
• Advising skills in person on the phone and over Zoom
• Ability to maintain a website and social media accounts
• Ability to support and promote diversity in a university setting
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills
• Ability to think critically and analytically
• Previous SEVIS/Ellucian experience

Essential Functions

• Provides immigration advice to international students and scholars on their visa status and immigration processes particularly related to practical training authorization and compliance (CPT OPT STEM OPT Academic Training J program)
• Advises international students and scholars on university policies and procedures cultural adjustment academic matters and other concerns
• Identifies programmatic needs and assists in the development and delivery of training workshops programs and activities to promote the adjustment of international students to life at the university and in the United States
• Processes immigration documents
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Additional Functions

• Works on special compliance projects
• Provides backup for front-line operations managing inquiries and referring students and scholars to appropriate campus and community resources as needed

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