Immigration Specialist - Employment Team in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Immigration Specialist - Employment Team

University Center for International Studies - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002624)

The Office of International Services at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Immigration Specialist to join our Employment team. In this role, you will facilitate legal immigration applications and processes, serve as a liaison between the University and government agencies, and act as a resource for the University community. You will also be responsible for ensuring accurate document processing, maintaining compliance, and performing international credential evaluations for the admissions process.

Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty, staff, and students across the University to facilitate and maintain lawful immigration status and employment authorization. Educate faculty and department administrators on immigration and visa requirements, ensuring University-wide compliance. Serve as a go-to resource for the Pitt community on complex visa and immigration questions, providing clear and accurate guidance. Maintain relationships with government agencies, sponsoring organizations, and foreign embassies to support visa documentation and employment authorization. Prepare reports and analyses on immigration trends and regulatory developments for internal use and required government reporting. Support the admissions process by evaluating international academic credentials as needed.

Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience required.

Job Summary

Facilitates legal immigration applications and processes and serves as liaison between the University and government agencies and as a resource for the University. Ensures accurate document processing and the University's compliance. Performs international credential evaluations for the admissions process.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates with faculty, staff, employees, and students throughout the University in facilitating and maintaining lawful immigration status and employment authorization.
• Ensures compliance with immigration/visa rules and regulations by educating faculty and department administrators on the unique limitations of international students.
• Serves as resource for all University members and affiliates regarding visa matters. Answers non-routine and complex immigration/visa related questions and assists in resolving issues.
• Maintains relationships with government agencies, sponsoring organizations, and foreign embassies to facilitate visa documentation and employment authorization for foreign students, scholars, faculty, staff, and employees.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.
• Compiles information and prepares various reports and analyses establishing progress, describing adverse trends, and stating recommendations and/or conclusions. Prepares required reports on foreign students and employees for various government agencies.
• Assists in the admissions process by performing international credential evaluation as needed.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Immigration Coordinator II

Job Family: Legal

Job Sub Family: International Legal Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: $43,000 - $60,000

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable