Student Immigration Specialist

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • $21 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to meet the non-immigrant needs of international students. All Immigration Specialists will work collaboratively within the Office of International Affairs, with colleagues across campus, and with all the necessary federal agencies (SEVP, USCIS, DHS, ICE, CBP, etc.) to serve that purpose. The Student Immigration Specialist is a member of the International Student Team. As a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 students, this position applies a high level of industry knowledge to advise international students on maintaining lawful non-immigrant status through evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of federal nonimmigrant regulations and immigration law; advises also on cross-cultural issues and other concerns to increase student success and retention. Supports the academic mission by creating strong working relationships and building consensus through collaboration with academic departments and service units on F-1 and J-1 regulatory issues as they pertain to student success and retention. As a DSO and ARO, utilizes technology (PeopleSoft, Sunapsis, SEVIS) to assist with Immigration Check In, SEVIS event creation, immigration document processing (I-20 and DS-2019), reporting, and record keeping as mandated by federal regulations. Creates and delivers non-immigrant related programs (for example, Curricular Practical Training and Option Practical Training workshops), services, and documents to support international students; serves on committees. All Immigration Specialists must be able to prioritize competing deadlines, thrive in a high volume, fast-pace environment and manage a consistently significant caseload (several hundred per week). This is a one-year temporary role.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service orientation and ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Advise international students on maintaining lawful non-immigrant status through evaluation, analysis, and interpretation of federal nonimmigrant regulations and immigration law.
• Advise on cross-cultural issues and other concerns to increase student success and retention.
• Support the academic mission by creating strong working relationships and building consensus through collaboration with academic departments and service units on F-1 and J-1 regulatory issues as they pertain to student success and retention.
• Utilize technology (PeopleSoft, Sunapsis, SEVIS) to assist with Immigration Check In, SEVIS event creation, immigration document processing (I-20 and DS-2019), reporting, and record keeping as mandated by federal regulations.
• Create and deliver non-immigrant related programs (for example, Curricular Practical Training and Option Practical Training workshops), services, and documents to support international students.
• Serve on committees.
• Prioritize competing deadlines.
• Manage a consistently significant caseload (several hundred per week).

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level