Career Center

Center for Global Engagement

The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team in the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)  coordinates education abroad, immigration services, international partnerships, international student recruitment and related functions that empower UMBC
to extend beyond borders.

The International Student & Scholar Advisor will directly support international students and scholars at UMBC by providing advice and counsel before, during and after their time at the university. This position will serve as an advocate and ally for the needs and interests of the international student and scholar community by fostering strong and collaborative relationships with key campus and community stakeholders. This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of International Student and Scholar Services.

Specific duties include:

• Serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) of the university’s F-1 international student program and ensuring student and university compliance with Department of Homeland Security regulations
• Serving as an Alternate Responsible Office (ARO) of the university’s J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, by providing advising, and support to students and scholars in all J-1 Exchange Visitor categories
• Maintaining individual immigration records in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database and UMBC’s immigration- case management system
• Working with international scholars in H-1B, TN, and other employment-based statuses
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and procedures in the F, J, and H-1B categories
• Facilitating and supporting a variety of programming in collaboration with campus and community partners designed to ensure a successful transition to UMBC and to support retention of international students and scholars
• Supporting international student enrollment by working with international students through recruitment and yield
• Serving on various campus committees and working groups
• Supporting strategic initiatives, special projects, and reporting within both the ISSS team and the CGE

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Interest in working effectively with people from different cultural, academic, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
• Eligibility to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to serve as Designated School Official and approval from the U.S. Department of State to serve as an Alternate Responsible Officer (requires U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence)

• Previous experience as a Designated School Official/Principal Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer/Responsible Officer
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Experience designing and implementing electronic communications plan
• Familiarity with relevant software options

A background check will be required.  

Upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references.  

UMBC offers a benefits package for regular and grant-funded regular employees including generous leave, excellent health, life, and disability insurance, retirement plans, tuition remission, on-site preschool, and numerous professional development and wellness opportunities.  Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Please note the Type and FLSA Status above to determine the benefits offered for this position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.