About the role#
The International Student Coordinator supports the retention and success of international F and J students at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This role focuses on immigration compliance, cultural adjustment, and academic adaptation. You will act as a key resource for students and alumni, ensuring they navigate visa processes and university life effectively.
What you'll do#
- Provide immigration advising, cultural adjustment support, and assistance with personal issues or employment.
- Manage immigration compliance, including issuing and maintaining Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT) records.
- Handle program of study updates, extensions, and graduation follow-up.
- Develop content and coordinate international student orientation sessions.
- Create and execute programs, initiatives, and training for international students and campus stakeholders.
- Participate in workgroups, meetings, and ongoing professional development to stay current on regulatory requirements.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- One to two years of experience in higher education, including internships or graduate assistantships.
- Knowledge of the Code of Federal regulations for F students and J exchange visitors.
- Familiarity with best practices for an international services department.
- Ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Proficiency with integrated data systems and office productivity software.
- A Master’s degree is preferred.
- One to two years of direct experience in international education or an international services unit is preferred.
- Experience with Banner and the Student Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Knoxville, Tennessee.
- Work modality is on-site.
- This is a full-time position.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
About University of Tennessee, Knoxville
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is a public research university founded in 1794. It serves as the state flagship land-grant institution with a student population exceeding 40,000. The university operates 14 colleges and schools offering over 900 programs of study. Its research operations include a partnership with the Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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