Texas Tech University
Managing Director, Immigration Services
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas, us, 79430
Major/Essential Functions
Directs the maintenance of records of all immigration proceedings for each foreign faculty, scholar, and staff member. Provides training on international employment matters to faculty and staff. Directs and manages immigrant and nonimmigrant caseload for TTUHSC by providing guidance and advice in planning and determining the appropriate immigration procedure for foreign national faculty, scholars, and staff. Establishes the hiring department's intent in a foreign national's proposing employment and developing a specific strategy for each case based on the particular facts and circumstances. Guides staff through the processing of all immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions. Analyzes critical cases and responds to government requests for evidence and other agencies' inquiries. Oversees administration of TTUHSC's J-1 Exchange Visitor and F-1 Student Visa Programs and assigned personnel. Serves as Department of State, Responsible Officer (RO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Serves as either Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) or Designated School Official (DSO) for a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for the F-1 Student Visa Program. Maintains current knowledge of applicable Federal, State and University regulations related to foreign nationals' employment and immigration status. Develops and implements policies, rules and procedures pertaining to the hiring of foreign national employees. Performs duties as necessary as a member of the Office of Institutional Compliance.
Occasional Duties
Project/Program Management plans and coordinates project/program activities from inception to successful completion while monitoring teams, goals, communication, time, risk, cost, and quality.
Required Qualifications
The U.S. Government requires that a Principal Designated School Official, Designated School Official, Responsible Officer, or Alternate Responsible Officer be either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Seven years of progressively responsible management experience is required. Education beyond the bachelor's level may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience practicing immigration law. Experience in cross-cultural written and oral communication. Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical policies and procedures manuals. Knowledge of immigration law in an educational and/or health care setting, to include physician immigration matters (J-1 Waivers).
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Pay Basis
Monthly.
Pay Grade Minimum
6354.
Pay Grade Maximum
15858.33.
Grant Funded?
No.
Job Type
Full Time.
Job Group
Mid-level Officer and Manager.
Shift
Day.
Travel Required
Up to 25%.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No.
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Directs the maintenance of records of all immigration proceedings for each foreign faculty, scholar, and staff member. Provides training on international employment matters to faculty and staff. Directs and manages immigrant and nonimmigrant caseload for TTUHSC by providing guidance and advice in planning and determining the appropriate immigration procedure for foreign national faculty, scholars, and staff. Establishes the hiring department's intent in a foreign national's proposing employment and developing a specific strategy for each case based on the particular facts and circumstances. Guides staff through the processing of all immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions. Analyzes critical cases and responds to government requests for evidence and other agencies' inquiries. Oversees administration of TTUHSC's J-1 Exchange Visitor and F-1 Student Visa Programs and assigned personnel. Serves as Department of State, Responsible Officer (RO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Serves as either Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) or Designated School Official (DSO) for a Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) for the F-1 Student Visa Program. Maintains current knowledge of applicable Federal, State and University regulations related to foreign nationals' employment and immigration status. Develops and implements policies, rules and procedures pertaining to the hiring of foreign national employees. Performs duties as necessary as a member of the Office of Institutional Compliance.
Occasional Duties
Project/Program Management plans and coordinates project/program activities from inception to successful completion while monitoring teams, goals, communication, time, risk, cost, and quality.
Required Qualifications
The U.S. Government requires that a Principal Designated School Official, Designated School Official, Responsible Officer, or Alternate Responsible Officer be either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred. Seven years of progressively responsible management experience is required. Education beyond the bachelor's level may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience practicing immigration law. Experience in cross-cultural written and oral communication. Experience reading, analyzing, and interpreting general business periodicals, professional journals, technical policies and procedures manuals. Knowledge of immigration law in an educational and/or health care setting, to include physician immigration matters (J-1 Waivers).
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Professional/Personal References, Resume / CV.
Compensation
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website.
Pay Basis
Monthly.
Pay Grade Minimum
6354.
Pay Grade Maximum
15858.33.
Grant Funded?
No.
Job Type
Full Time.
Job Group
Mid-level Officer and Manager.
Shift
Day.
Travel Required
Up to 25%.
Does this position work in a research laboratory?
No.
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