Position Summary:
The International Visitor Advisor I is an entry-level position within the Office of International Affairs, responsible for supporting visa sponsorship processes. This role processes visa applications for non-U.S. citizens who are invited, appointed, or hired by the institution. Serving as the central point of coordination for all international visitors, the advisor ensures institutional compliance with federal regulations related to non-immigrant visa sponsorships.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’s resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us, you won't want to leave. We reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
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100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
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Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equate to around 37-38 days per year)
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The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
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Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
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Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ well-being is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
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Free financial and legal counseling
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Free mental health counseling services
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Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
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Other employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
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Resources for child and elder care
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Plus many more!
Position Key Accountabilities:
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Processes visa sponsorships such as the F-1 student visa or the J-1 student visa
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Verifies independent employment authorization or visa status for prospective UTHealth Houston employees or students to be able to start their position with our institution
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Serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) or Designated School Official (DSO) for UTHealth Houston's F-1 and J-1 programs for the purposes of creating records, signing immigration forms, and validating the international student or scholar's arrival to UTHealth Houston
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Advises administrators, school officials, and visitors on visa restrictions and visa options as it relates to studying and possible employment
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Give presentations, open forums, and orientations to the international community at UTHealth Houston
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Issues appropriate visa clearances to Human Resources, Payroll, sponsoring department, and other applicable administrative offices for the purpose of educational, visiting, training, and/or employment appointments
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
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Basic understanding of U.S. immigration laws and visa sponsorship procedures.
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Familiarity with institutional policies related to visa processing.
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Awareness of university appointment types and related visa requirements.
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Ability to assist in processing visa sponsorship applications accurately.
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Effective communication skills for interacting with staff and external contacts.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Willingness to learn and follow established procedures.
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Support routine visa sponsorship tasks under supervision.
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Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with policies.
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Work collaboratively within the team.
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Handle confidential information with discretion.
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Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and development.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
