International Student Advisor, Sponsored and General Advising
University of Texas at Austin · Posted Nov 3, 2026
- Austin, Texas, United States
- On-site
- $53K–$53K per year
- 3+ years
Provide immigration advising and holistic support to international students, serving as a DSO and ARO, ensuring compliance and fostering student success.
Compensation
$53,000 + depending on qualifications
Responsibilities
- Serve as the dedicated advisor for sponsored students, providing specialized guidance on sponsor compliance requirements, funding conditions, third‑party billing, and home institution expectations alongside standard immigration advising
- Provide pre‑arrival and arrival immigration guidance to prospective and admitted students across sponsored and general international student populations
- Advise students on work authorizations, immigration document extensions, status maintenance, visa applications, and international travel
- Navigate complex cases involving U.S. Department of Homeland Security and State Department regulations
- Empower student success through comprehensive counseling on university life, community integration, and the American educational experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Nice to have: experience advising F-1 and J-1 immigration regulations in a university context
- Nice to have: experience advising sponsored students within a university context
- Nice to have: familiarity with sponsor relationships and coordination