Senior Advisor - Scholar Services

Lubbock

Senior Advisor - Scholar Services

37639BR

International Affairs

Position Description

Advises individuals and provides guidance services regarding routine to complex issues in assigned area. Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with established policies and procedures.

This title will require an extended, descriptive title.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral / Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution.

Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students.

As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School.

The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce.

It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock : Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land.

With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas.

Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities.

Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

Major / Essential Functions

• Work with Lead Administrator in International Student and Scholar Services to oversee immigration caseload for TTU faculty and staff from intake through to final processing.
• Serve as a backup Department of State, Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
• Assist with maintaining internal database of immigration records.
• Coordinate with TTU departments on the visa service process for current and incoming staff and faculty.
• Request and maintain all required documentation from TTU department employment service coordinators and foreign nationals for the visa support process.
• Edit and maintain Excel spreadsheets.
• Draft correspondence using both Word and Adobe Acrobat.
• Review and navigate information in campus databases.
• Assist with internal reviews or audits of immigration-related data, processes, and documents.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of applicable Federal, State, University, and ISSS regulations, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years related experience; OR a combination of education and / or progressively responsible related experience to equal six (6) years.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree and experience working with student immigration processes and requirements.

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

Required Attachments

Cover Letter, Professional / Personal References, Resume / CV

Optional Attachments

Recommendation / Referral

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Basis

Hourly

Minimum Hire Rate

18.48

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.

For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu / hr / payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Shift

Grant Funded?

Job Group

Information and Records Clerks

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.