Immigration Services Advisor Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Immigration Services Advisor University of South Carolina

• 4.2 Richland, SC Job Details Full-time $49,396
• $55,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Parental leave Life insurance Qualifications School experience Immigration law Customer service English Mid-level Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite Master’s degree Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree Organizational skills 2 years Communication skills Full Job Description Posting Number

STA00294PO25

Job Family Program Management Job Function Program Management USC Market Title Immigration Specialist Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/133636 Job Level P2

• Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Immigration Services Advisor Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Academic Affairs and Provost Department PROV Global Carolina State Pay Band 6 Approved Starting Salary $49,396 Advertised Salary Range $49,396
• 55,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule Monday through Friday; 8:30 am
• 5:00 pm Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other Professional About USC About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state.

More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. Position Description Advertised Job Summary Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Immigration Services, the Immigration Services Advisor for the Office of International Student and Scholar Support provides intermediate-level advising on employment-based immigration matters for individuals in the F-1 and J-1 programs. Also serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job-related field and 2 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required for Designated School Official duties. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree Prior experience with F-1 and J-1 non-immigrant student regulations Prior experience working in an International Student Office and/or as a Designated School Official Prior experience with SEVIS government system as a Designated School Official or Alternate Responsible Officer Prior experience in the culture-crossing process and/or an understanding of the dynamics of cultural adjustment Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Demonstrated knowledge of F-1 and J-1 non-immigrant student regulations Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and web page creation and maintenance. Strong customer service and intrapersonal skills. Superlative oral/written communication skills, with particular emphasis on explaining complex concepts to individuals who have limited proficiency in English Organizational skills, attention to detail, including the ability to review documents and other work and make corrections/suggestions for clear understanding Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, balance multiple priorities, and meet deadlines under pressure Ability to operate with the highest levels of confidentiality. Ability to research and interpret federal regulations, and use the regulations to make sound decisions related to F-1 student and J-1 Exchange Visitor status Skills in problem-solving Ability to work and partner effectively with others of diverse work styles and preferences Job Duties Job Duty Facilitate sponsorship requests for the F-1 and J-1 Programs. Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Serve as a Designated School Official for the F-1 Student Program. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Advise international students, faculty, staff, and department-based personnel on immigration-related matters that support academic study, research training, or employment at USC, specifically related to F-1 students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and J-2 dependents. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty With the Assistant Director for Immigration Services, manage and facilitate the USC International Affiliate Appointment process for academic and scientific units across the University of South Carolina System. Process document requests for international personnel and Affiliates, including travel document endorsements, and SC driver’s license and Social Security Number requests. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Serve as direct point of contact for USC Regional Campuses that require assistance with employment-based immigration matters, including but not limited to F-1 OPT employment, J-2 employment, TN employment, H-1B employment, and academic-scientific International Affiliate Appointments. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Manage communication and training/outreach efforts for the employment-based unit of the ISSS Division. Serve as primary contact responsible for responding to phone and email inquiries from active and prospective students, exchange visitors, and academic units. Provide special projects support for the Director and Assistant Directors within the ISSS office as needed. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 04/21/2025 Job Close Date 04/28/2025 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by April 28, 2025 The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.

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