Job Location: 44 Celebration Dr, Rochester, NY 14620. Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time. Type: Full time. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. Department: International Services Office. Work Shift: UR - Day. Compensation Range: $24.91–$34.87 hourly.Responsibilities Under general direction of the Assistant Director of Student and Scholar Advising Services, provides immigration sponsorship and related services for over 3,000 F‑1 and J‑1 international students, scholars, and their dependent family members.Advises on a wide variety of complex immigration, academic, cultural, and personal issues.Manages a large, diverse caseload throughout the student and scholar lifecycle, including pre‑arrival, enrollment, employment, and up to 3 years beyond degree completion.Develops and delivers workshop presentations, written and recorded online resources, and communication tools; assists with orientation events and other programs.Represents the ISO and the University within internal committees, government agencies, and off‑campus organizations.Maintains a creative, helpful, and pragmatic approach to address individual case needs and broader trends within the University community.Essential Functions Immigration Regulatory Compliance Serve as F‑1 Designated School Official (DSO) and J‑1 Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) on behalf of University.Negotiate routine to complicated case resolution with U.S. government agencies.Evaluate and process immigration sponsorship requests for new students and scholars.Determine eligibility for on‑ and off‑campus employment and authorize or recommend qualified work permissions.Analyze relevant personal, program, and travel information to ensure UR compliance with required reporting.Determine appropriate visa category for visiting populations and coordinate with hosting & Global departments.Ensure institutional SEVIS compliance by adhering to government reporting requirements and deadlines.Immigration Advising and Counseling Advise students and scholars on complex immigration requirements, permissions, benefits, applications, and procedures.Advocate and provide direction for travel needs, including U.S. visas, entry processing, and status issues.Provide counseling on personal issues (social, academic, cultural, financial, health).Advise dependent spouses/partners and children on immigration permissions, responsibilities, resources, etc.Provide information and resources to other international students not requiring UR immigration sponsorship.Institutional Policy and Practice Maintain knowledge of current academic and administrative policies specific to each University school/unit.Develop and convey internal guidelines for regulatory interpretations and office practices.Train new University administrators and departmental contacts on ISO requirements and forms.Contribute to institutional reporting needs and database maintenance for ISO‑sponsored students and scholars.Cultivate knowledge of immigration regulations, government policy, and legal resources.Program Development and Service Delivery Design and implement instructional workshops, online tools, and immigration‑related resources.Develop and deliver orientation program content and presentation materials for all University schools/units.Support mandatory Immigration Check‑In processes and initial SEVIS registration for new arrivals.Assist with logistical and delivery needs for various transition support services scheduled for new students and scholars.Liaise and collaborate with campus offices and community groups to support UR international populations.Monitor and report on participation metrics in services and events offered throughout the year.Assist Assistant Director in coordination of ongoing ISO activities, including other duties as assigned.Communications and Outreach Develop and edit content for ISO newsletter, website, email blasts, social media, & other communication means.Prepare and update forms, handouts, publications, and data collection tools.Manage scheduled advising and other service hours, including those offered via virtual platforms and in-person.Respond to inquiries and service requests from University academic units and administrators.Attend professional conferences and training in the field of immigration and international education.Minimum Education & Experience Bachelor's degree required.Master's degree preferred.At least 2 years of relevant experience required or equivalent combination of education and experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Communication, Organization, Independent & collaborative work required.Knowledge of F/J regulations, SEVIS, familiarity with Sunapsis system preferred.Licenses and Certifications Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident (per Federal regulations) required.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Rochester is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
