Present weekly orientation sessions for international faculty and scholars Collect and review immigration documentation for newly arriving international scholars Assist international advisors meet immigration reporting deadlines Host and organize studentscholar programming activities General office duties include answering and screening telephone calls greeting and screening visitors and The Office of International Student and Scholar Services ISSS at the University of Maryland provides immigration and cultural advising to more than 4000 international students and 1000 international faculty and staff ISSS provides assistance and information on matters pertaining to the international students and scholars who come to UM to fulfill their educational and professional goals This office also facilitates their transition to life at this university and the United States through programs that enhance interaction between the international and domestic populations ISSS is offering a graduate assistantship working with international faculty and scholars beginning spring 2025 The position will provide the GA an opportunity to become familiar with visitor and employment based visas and the process to welcome and assist international facultyscholars in joining the University The assistantship provides key professional development opportunities including training in SEVIS J 1 visa and H 1B visa regulations and requirements and other skills specific to running an international studentscholar services office DutiesPresent weekly orientation sessions for international faculty and scholars Collect and review immigration documentation for newly arriving international scholars Assist international advisors meet immigration reporting deadlines Assist scholars meet health insurance requirements Host and organize studentscholar programming activities General office duties include answering and screening telephone calls greeting and screening visitors and providing administrative support with special projects and events as needed