Immigration Program Manager
Immigration Program Manager
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Job Description
Job Description
Serve as program manager for the Global Strategic Services (GSS) organization a unit within Outreach and International Affairs (OIA) that supports Virginia Techs recruitment and retention of top global faculty and researchers in a fastpaced growthoriented office environment. Job responsibilities include: Will work with Sr. Immigration Program Managers and Immigration Specialist on preparation of employmentbased nonimmigrant visa petitions (e.g. H1B TN) and employmentbased immigrant visa petitions and adjustment of status applications for Virginia Tech faculty/staff and dependents. Will coordinate physical and/or online filing of immigration petitions with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and labor certification applications with Department of Labor. Will work with university departments to arrange ad placement and other required recruitment for special handling and regular labor certification applications. Will have primary responsibility for organization of physical immigration files and transition to paperless file retention and serve as records coordinator for GSS. Will serve as primary contact person with university payroll office to confirm work authorized status of foreign national faculty/staff. Will assist J1 Responsible Officer (RO) in development and management of cultural programming component for the universitys J1 visa program including: assist with organizing and implementing programs and activities for scholars/interns and dependents; effectively marketing programs and activities to target population; evaluating and implementing necessary changes for improvement and liaising with other university J1 programs. Will serve as backup Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J1 program.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree
Must have extensive experience as immigration paralegal or similar position with law firm or inhouse legal department specifically including primary responsibility for preparation of employmentbased immigrant and nonimmigrant visa petitions and lawful permanent residence applications
Experience using immigration case management software to prepare and track immigration filings
Experience working in a professional team environment
Ability to independently perform complex tasks
Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills particularly with speakers of English as a second language
Demonstrated planning and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
Experience in comprehending analyzing and applying immigration regulations
Must be a United States Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (required for role as ARO)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with the international community in an institution of higher education
Experience in event planning
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with federal agencies faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultural traditions
Pay Band
5
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commesurate with experience
Review Date
Begin review December 17 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Kathy Hagerat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Part-Time
