Immigration Specialist II - Jupiter, FL

The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology Classification Title Immigration Specialist II Classification Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Description Provide senior‑level advice and counsel to laboratories and administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and visitors, serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), deliver expert guidance relative to filing applications/petitions for all non‑immigrant and immigrant options, maintain confidential data, and conduct immigration‑related trainings and orientations campus‑wide. Job Responsibilities and Duties Provide senior‑level advice and counsel to laboratories and administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and visitors. Collaborate and consult with Institute faculty, HR, international scholars (and their family members), and hiring departments to develop options and strategically plan for their current and future immigration needs. Provide information, advice, and documentation regarding international travel, I‑94 status, employment authorization, visa stamp applications, visa extensions and amendments, and change of status applications, demonstrating proficiency on broad immigration and U.S. agency‑related issues and requirements. Creatively resolve complex issues and problems based on thorough understanding of relevant policies and government regulations and University policies. Be an expert in filing applications/petitions for all non‑immigrant and immigrant options for the Institute’s international population, including J‑1/J‑2, H‑1B, TN‑1, E‑3, O‑1, F‑1 (CPT, OPT, STEM OPT), B‑1, WB, and U.S. Permanent Resident status. Keep up to date on regulations, policies, and practices of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Social Security Administration, Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, and other government agencies, as well as Institute policies and procedures for sponsoring foreign nationals. Serve as the main contact for UF International Center office, UF Immigration Compliance office, and Fragomen attorney representation. Monitor and execute the daily operation of the J Exchange Visitor Program and ensure integrity and best practices for services to Institute faculty, international scholars, and departments. Use, maintain, and monitor the SEVIS database for the J Exchange Program; stay abreast of changes and make necessary adjustments. Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the U.S. Department of State J‑1 Exchange Visitor Program. Provide information and advice regarding J‑1 required health insurance for scholars and their families. Create and maintain a database for tracking international employees and visitors using Smartsheets and produce reports. Input data into the UF International Office computer system Terra Dotta and the UF Immigration Compliance portal Fragomen Connect. Create and conduct all training, orientations, and informational workshops for Institute faculty, international scholars, and departments. Create and update all instructional and informational materials, email templates, and forms. Plan all aspects of campus cultural events including Diwali, Chinese New Year, Holiday Party, and other offerings. Order office supplies and promotional items. Manage and project office budget, making check requests, assigning expenses to correct budget codes, and predicting budget for the next fiscal year. Perform other duties as assigned. Expected Salary Commensurate with experience. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and one year of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in International Studies, International Relations, International Business, or other closely related discipline. Minimum of 5 years related experience in international scholar and student advising, including at least 3 years of international scholar advising for scientific researchers and scholars. Significant experience interpreting and applying complex student and scholar non‑immigrant regulations. Experience interpreting and applying complex scientific research and scholar‑based immigration regulations. Experience studying, living, or working abroad. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. Accommodation for Disability In case a disability requires an accommodation, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or the Florida Relay System at View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. #J-18808-Ljbffr Palm Beach North Chamber