Job Details

Immigration Specialist

Position Number: 6464554
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: International Programs

Immigration Specialist

Job ID: 288983
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for analyzing and applying federal immigration regulations and KSU policy to advise international faculty and staff regarding federal immigration and employment regulations and related matters. Works closely with outside Immigration Counsel on document collection and submission for various immigration visas, track pending approvals and keep appropriate records. Responsible for onboarding and engaging international faculty and staff and educating leaders on the process.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Independently and with minimal supervision, processes and coordinates H-1B visa applications and/or petitions, green card and/or PERM petitions and other employment related documents ensuring that information is accurate, complete, and filed timely
2. Serves as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for KSU's J-1 program and processes DS2019 requests for scholars
3. Coordinates all activities for visa processing including training and guidance for Department Chairs and hiring managers
4. Develops, builds and maintains e-forms and other infrastructure in Sunapsis or related software to support employment visa requests
5. Continually tracks, updates and communicates critical dates and timelines associated with visa application status to colleges, administrative divisions, hiring managers, and HR and Academic Affairs staff
6. Utilizes established queries to review visa status for determining expirations and track visa end dates and prioritizes work
7. Ensures that renewals, extensions and changes of status are processed and updated in a timely manner
8. Develops and facilitates international onboarding program to better assimilate new international faculty and staff to campus
9. Develops and facilitates international affinity groups and other programming to aid in the engagement of international faculty and staff
10. Brings any issues regarding visa/immigration cases and/or employee status to the attention of Human Resources or Academic Affairs and departmental leadership
11. Assists with scheduling appointments or meetings after appropriate visa status has been granted

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in International Studies, Human Resources, business or related field

Other Required Qualifications
Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident per Federal government requirements for SEVIS access

Required Experience
One (1) year of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of complex federal, state and local regulations pertaining to foreign nationals
Demonstrated intercultural competency and/or experience working with individuals from other cultures
Knowledge of SEVIS, Sunapsis and related software

Preferred Experience
Experience studying or living abroad and/or ability to speak another language

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of cross-cultural issues
Understanding of complex federal, state and local regulations pertaining to foreign nationals
Knowledge of SEVIS, Sunapsis and related software

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=288983&PostingSeq=1