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UCF Global:
UCF Global is the international hub on campus striving to transform lives by providing access to high impact, international experiences across the UCF and global community with a commitment to excellence in partnership, innovation and services.
The Opportunity:
The International Program Advisor serves as a SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). The primary function is to process, track, update, report, and maintain immigration records under the Student and Exchange Visitor System (SEVIS) and advise international scholars, students and exchange visitors on topics related to their immigration status. The International Program Advisor needs to be able to interpret and follow Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) rules and regulations. The Coordinator/Immigration Advisor's focus will include but not limited to J-1 scholar visa sponsorship (among other statuses such as H-1B, O-1 and TN visas) encompassing intake forms and immigration documents.
This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
Responsibilities:
Serve as a SEVIS Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for international scholars, students, exchange visitors, and their dependents. Interpret and process US Department of Homeland Security and US Department of State forms (such as DS-2019s and I-20s) for school transfers, registration, change of status, reinstatement, program extension, employment, practical training, travel, re-entry, and other immigration issues.
Provide immigration advising and assistance to international scholars, students, and exchange visitors related to maintaining non-immigrant status (to include processing DS-2019s and I-20 updates) to ensure regulatory compliance for scholars and students.
Update information and tracking of scholars, students, and exchange visitors through the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) SEVIS database. Update and record information in PeopleSoft. Ensure documentation from processed services and activities is stored and maintained in the appropriate records management systems. Collect and update immigration related information for dependents. Monitor compliance with health insurance requirements. Ensure the security and confidentiality of J and F records (among others).
Submit monthly reports related to tracking international scholars, students, SEVIS and assigned projects. Follow up on SEVIS alerts to ensure that SEVIS records for scholars, students, and exchange visitors are updated. Initiate and maintain communication with the SEVIS Help Desk to resolve any issues that impact SEVIS records.
Assist with processing employment visas to include statuses such as J-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, and green card petitions (encompassing intake forms and immigration documents).
Consult and facilitate visa processing in collaboration with hosting departments by providing and collecting documents, intake forms, and conducting regular meetings. Facilitate workshops and presentations for new and continuing exchange scholars, students, and visitors at UCF. Collaborate with campus departments and local community organizations on issues and programs pertinent to international populations.
May assist with admissions regarding international student programs at UCF as needed. This may include the distribution and collection of assessments, departmental publications, and information packages.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in an academic or higher education setting.
3 years or more of experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
Experience with SEVIS, including maintaining and updating immigration records.
Experience advising on or processing non-immigrant visa categories (e.g., J-1, F-1, H-1B, O-1, TN).
Experience using systems such as PeopleSoft or similar record management tools.
Experience working within an independent role in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
This is an Auxiliary (AUX) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:
Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
Department
UCF Global, International Employment & TaxationWork Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PMType of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$20.29 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
07-20-2026-12-00-AMThe University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email [email protected].
For general application or posting questions, please email [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience or equivalent
- Authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship not available
- Ability to interpret and apply SEVP/SEVIS rules and regulations and maintain SEVIS records
- Experience serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
- Experience with SEVIS, including maintaining and updating immigration records
- Experience advising on or processing non-immigrant visa categories (J-1, F-1, H-1B, O-1, TN)
- Experience using PeopleSoft or similar record management systems
- Experience working in an academic or higher education setting
- Experience working independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
University of Central Florida Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about University of Central Florida and has not been reviewed or approved by University of Central Florida.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is provided through the State of Florida Group Insurance Program, including medical, dental, vision, basic life, and optional supplemental plans administered via People First. Enrollment timing is clearly defined for new hires, with coverage able to start as soon as the month after hire.
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Retirement Support — Retirement options include the FRS Pension Plan, FRS Investment Plan, and the State University System Optional Retirement Program for eligible roles, plus voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Reemployment rules and continuation of health/life coverage in retirement are also outlined.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Nine paid holidays are recognized annually, with the possibility of additional paid personal leave days at the President’s discretion, and certain employees receive a personal holiday each year. Faculty also have access to leave programs such as sabbaticals and professional development leave.
University of Central Florida Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1963 to provide talent for Central Florida and the growing U.S. space program, UCF has been making an impact on the state, the nation — and outer space — ever since. With 13 colleges and more than 230 degree programs, your passion lies at one of our campus locations designed to help you succeed. From the main campus in east Orlando to UCF Downtown and Rosen College of Hospitality Management to the Academic Health Sciences Campus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn in the heart of your industry. UCF also has multiple regional locations and fully online programs — including online bachelor’s degrees, online graduate degrees, online certificates and more — to ensure that you can achieve your dreams whenever and wherever you want. Being part of the UCF alumni family means... being a community. A group of people who have a UCF experience, who care about the university and who want to stay connected to it. Being the voice of UCF alumni. Upholding and creating the traditions of UCF. We began with 423, and now we are over 340,000 strong. Our UCF experience has altered us. It has stuck with us. It has changed us. We engage the world with spirit and pride. We are passionate. We are enthusiastic. We are dedicated. We inform, educate and inspire. We embrace our inner Knights. We love our alma mater. We bleed black and gold. We are UCF.
