Immigration Specialist

Western Illinois University • Macomb, IL • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13239719

rImmigration Specialist

rCategory: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

rDepartment: ADMISSIONS

rLocations: Macomb, IL

rRESPONSIBILITIES: The Immigration Specialist will serve as primary contact for the international students and faculty; supervise the tracking of international students and scholars in the SEVIS system; advise international students and scholars on visa related issues; direct and facilitate WIU compliance with U.S. immigration regulations and policies; serve as senior immigration adviser and SEVIS trainer; and is responsible for the pre-enrollment advising and academic admission for international students. This position interprets U.S. immigration regulations: serves as consultant on F-1 and J-1 visas; facilitates and signs immigration documents as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) or Responsible Officer (RO). Duties of this position requires a candidate to be a US citizen or possess legal permanent resident status.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb campus

APPOINTMENT: As soon as possible.

MONTHLY WAGE: \$3,810 - \$4,191 (anticipated starting salary \$3,810)

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO\'s, OAP\'s, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.

Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.

Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.

For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/humanresources/benefits/{target="blank"}.

For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits@wiu.edu or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements:

One (1) year (12 months) of responsible work experience in immigration counseling and visa application filing or in a higher education setting performing international student/scholar advising, international student recruitment or international student admissions
Any one or any combination of the following, totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

A. Progressively more responsible work experience in immigration counseling and visa application filing or in a higher education setting performing international student/scholar advising, international student recruitment, or international student admissions

B. College coursework leading to a major in business administration, education administration, one of the social or behavioral sciences, a foreign language or one related to foreign affairs/service

*60 semester hours equal one (1) year/12 months

*90 semester hours equal two (2) years/24 months

*120 semester hours or a Bachelor\'s degree equals three (3) years/36 months

Note: A Master\'s degree in Education Administration, Counseling, International Relations, International Development, Cross Cultural Communication or Communicationsmeets Credential #2.

*This position requires a candidate to be a US citizen or possess legal permanent resident status.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). The degree must be conferred at the time of application.*

Additional Information:

About WIU{target="blank"}

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU\'s traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western\'s traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Maco

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