Sponsored and Exchange Program Coordinator

Sponsored and Exchange Administrative CoordinationManage application and immigration processes as DHS Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for sponsored and exchange international students.Oversee critical student information systems, ensuring data integrity, alert management, and cross-system synchronization with strict adherence to University and federal regulationsDevelop integrated support frameworks that address the unique intersection of sponsored/exchange student needs with broader international student services, ensuring seamless transitions from admission to advisingSupervise, mentor, and develop graduate assistant for the student advising teamCollaborate strategically with ISSS leadership to ensure precise interpretation and application of immigration regulations and university policies, exercising sound judgment and appropriate initiativeServe as primary resource for challenging exchange and sponsored student questions that require senior-level expertiseStrategic Communication and OutreachServe as liaison with academic departments, undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions, and Education Abroad advising teams, sharing expertise on exchange and sponsored student placement while promoting advising best practicesCultivate and strengthen reciprocal exchange partnerships and maintain relationships with sponsoring agencies through proactive communication on institutional balance, nomination processes, student transitions, and partnership continuityCraft compelling content for websites, presentations, and publications that clearly communicate complex information while maintaining Texas Global branding standardsDevelop and maintain digital platforms and publications that effectively communicate admission procedures, immigration requirements, and transition support for sponsored and exchange populationsActively contribute to developing the vision for specialized programming that empowers sponsored and exchange students to succeed academically and integrate meaningfully into university lifeDesign and deliver impactful training workshops focused on sponsored and exchange student support for both students and University stakeholdersRepresent the University in meetings with partners and sponsoring agencies to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.Team and Institutional SupportChampion ISSS and Texas Global priorities through active participation in strategic initiatives and community-building eventsDrive innovation through collaborative participation in staff meetings and working groups focused on enhancing service delivery and institutional impactSupport and attend programs that foster a sense of belonging among international students and scholars and to the greater University community