Immigration Specialist

Description

The Immigration Specialist is a highly responsible and independent administrative position for the Contracts and Immigration department.

Under minimal supervision, incumbent performs highly specialized administrative/regulatory functions within the Contracts and Immigration department. The position is a key and essential element in the organization's ability to incorporate foreign nationals into the overall mission of education and research by guiding employees and management through the complexities of immigration processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations while providing exceptional service and support. The incumbent must be knowledgeable about immigration laws and procedures, and must have excellent attention to detail to ensure the accuracy of each document. The work is to be performed in an academic environment with continual expectancy of accountability, accuracy and compliance with federal mandates/regulations. This position is supervised by the Assistant Director of Contracts and Immigration.

Regular attendance is required to perform the functions of this position.

Incumbent will maintain a customer-oriented awareness in acknowledging and responding to needs as they occur that customer satisfaction is met at all times.

Essential Position Functions Duties

95% Immigration

• Resource person to faculty, staff, and foreign national (and their families) on all matters pertaining to immigration.
• Assist with preparation, processing, and approval of all immigration documents as required for Exchange Visitors (J-1 status) and Temporary Workers (H-1B status) immigration categories. Manage the end-to-end immigration process for employees, including visa applications, renewals, and compliance with immigration laws and regulations.
• Collaborate and consult with faculty, HR, international scholars (and their family members), and hiring departments to develop options and strategically plan for their current and future immigration needs. Creatively resolve complex issues and problems based on thorough understanding of relevant policies and government regulations and University policies.
• Review, prepare, process and approve all requests for extension of stay, transfers to other institutions, and change of status to another category.
• Track and maintain the immigration statuses of international employees while keeping Public Access Files up to date.
• Knowledge of the SEVIS system for J-1 visa holders. Responsible for reporting to SEVIS at various times which are required by law. Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer to assist in administering the J Exchange Visitor Program. Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) for the F student program.
• Stay updated on changes in immigration laws and regulations to provide timely guidance and recommendations.

Non-Essential Position Functions & Duties

5% Miscellaneous. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the Assistant Director of Contracts and Immigration.

Qualifications

The applicant must the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, International Relations, Public Policy or related field and five (5) years of professional experience in Immigration, Human Resource Management, and/or supervisory level in office/business
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Advanced knowledge of and proficient computer skills, including but not limited to Microsoft Office applications. Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Individual characteristics necessary to be successful in the job are detail oriented, self-initiative, confidentiality, reliable and dependable attendance habits, and above average interpersonal communication skills.
• U.S. permanent resident or citizen status to qualify as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business, Education, or related field and three (3) years of professional experience in Immigration and/or Human Resource Management.
• Knowledge of immigration laws and regulations.
• Prior work with international/diverse populations, experience in higher education, and experience with use of UCSIS forms.
• Knowledge of US Immigration, US Visa Types, processes, US Immigration regulations and compliance requirements.
• Prefer experience studying, living or working abroad.

Additional Position Information

PSN/PER Number: PSN 59369/PER 4405/5979

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000

Primary Location: Shreveport, LA (On-Site)

About the School

The LSU Systems Office has provided LSU Health-Shreveport employees with excellent benefit options designed with you and your dependents in mind. Our Benefits Section is available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, to help answer any questions you might have about these benefits.

• Salary is commensurate with experience and training
• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Optional Retirement Plans

LSU Health is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000