International Student and Scholar Advisor

Department:

The Center for Global Engagement facilitates education abroad, immigration services, intensive English instruction, international partnerships and related functions that empower UMBC to extend beyond borders.

Position Overview:

The Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) team in the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) seeks an International Student and Scholar Advisor to join its team. This position will directly support international students and scholars at UMBC by providing advice and counsel to international students and scholars before, during, and after their time at UMBC. 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.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $55,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available. What is it like to work at UMBC? Check out Glassdoor or Indeed. For 16 years in a row UMBC has been recognized as a Great College to Work For!

Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• 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)

Please Note:This position may be required to travel within the U.S. and abroad. Must be able to work some nontraditional hours, including evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree
• Previous experience as a Designated School Official/Principal Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer/Responsible Officer

Salary:

$55,000 - $62,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled. For best consideration, apply by November 10, 2025.

Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package... (full details in original)

Type:

Contractual - Contingent II

Location:

MD