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Employer Office of International Education at Georgia Institute of Technology Location Atlanta, Georgia Salary Up to $60,000 per year benefits Closing date May 14, 2026
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Specialty Immigration Knowledge Communities International Student and Scholar Services Position Type Specialist Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University
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Job Summary
The Student Immigration Specialist administers all aspects of student and scholar visa programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with institutional priorities. Works collaboratively with, but not limited to, academic units, Human Resources, Enrollment Management, and the Office of General Counsel to support international enrollment and employment activities. Contributes to the development, integration, and implementation of policies and practices affecting visa-holding students and scholars. Serves as a key point of contact for international students and scholars, academic advisors, HR partners, and representatives from Global HR. Acts as an official liaison between the Institute and federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State. Provides expert guidance and advisement to international students and employees on immigration matters.
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Process eligibility documents for nonimmigrant students and exchange visitor visa holders.
Job Duty 2 -
Provide ongoing support for mandatory compliance and reporting projects related to hosting nonimmigrant students and scholars.
Job Duty 3 -
Determine eligibility and process immigration-related benefits and requirements in designated immigration software systems.
Job Duty 4 -
Meet with international students and scholars to provide guidance and support related to immigration benefits, travel, status maintenance, and other related concerns.
Job Duty 5 -
Assist in developing and delivering informational sessions and cultural engagement programming for international students and scholars, as well as campus and affiliated units.
Job Duty 6 -
Contribute to the creation of content outlining immigration-related benefits, responsibilities, and resources for institutional websites and internal knowledge bases.
Job Duty 7 -
Support the creation and maintenance of content related to immigration benefits, responsibilities, and available resources for institutional websites and knowledge bases.
Job Duty 8 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Other Required Qualifications
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Required Experience
Two or more years of relevant experience in immigration advisory at a US college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a university environment advising international students on F-1 and J-1 visas. Experience using BANNER and Sunapsis or other batch system
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.
Preferred Experience
Two to three years of job-related experience
Abilities
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to build collaborative relationships
Skills
Planning skills
Detail-oriented
Interpersonal skills
Customer/client orientation
Oral and written communication skills
Job Grade: A8
Anticipated salary range of $55,029 to $60,000 will be commensurate with qualifications.
Company
The Office of International Education at the Georgia Institute of Technology provides leadership in advocating for, supporting and pursuing the institute's goals for international education and exchange. Georgia Tech is dedicated to expanding its global footprint and influence and to ensuring that we graduate good global citizens. In this regard, the office sees its most important priorities to include: * Collaborating with faculty to further internationalize the curriculum; * Advocating for programs of study that prepare students to be globally competent; * Identifying opportunities for faculty to acquire international education experiences; * Serving the large and diverse population of international students and visiting scholars.
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