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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. 

In partnership with the Career Center, the International Student Career Advisor is an integral member of the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team who provides internship/job search support, F-1 status compliance and professional development advising to UMBC’s international student community with a specific emphasis on those pursuing advanced degrees in data science and computing/engineering.

UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $50,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

• Advise international students on the job/internship search, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) process, creating a U.S. style resume along with interview prep via in-person/virtual appointments and e-mail.
• Process CPT and internship practicum requests as the primary internship practicum coordinator for students pursuing advanced degrees in data science.
• Research, identify and help cultivate job and internship opportunities for international students in data science and computing/engineering.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Graduate Program Director and faculty in designated degree areas about internships and CPT policies and regulations.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for the university’s F-1 international student program and maintain 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.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date knowledge of immigration regulations and procedures in the F categories.
• Facilitate and support a variety of programming and communications in collaboration with campus and our EduCo partner designed to ensure a successful transition to UMBC and to support retention and career readiness of international students.
• Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and reporting within both the Center for Global Engagement and Career Center. Will include reporting on career/OPT outcomes (aggregate data) on EduCo recruited students and all international students completed on an annual basis (June/July).

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of one year of direct experience in career advising/coaching, international services, employer relations, higher education or a related field.
• 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).

• Master's Degree
• Experience in career coaching/advising with a highly motivated student population.
• Knowledgeable of the difficulties international students face while seeking career opportunities in the U.S. and sensitive in the nuances of career advising.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; attention to detail and ability to conduct regular research to stay abreast of trends.
• Ability to work independently, in collaboration with others and under pressure. 

A background check will be required. 

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits. 

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.