Sr. Immigration Specialist
- Employer
- Swarthmore College
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jun 16, 2022
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Job Details
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, whose mission combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore has a strong institutional commitment to inclusive excellence and nondiscrimination in its educational program and employment practices and encourages candidates who will further advance the goal of fostering a diverse and inclusive community. As one of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, Swarthmore College is global in outlook and draws students from around the nation and world. The 425‐acre campus is a designated arboretum, complete with gardens, rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails in the Crum Woods. Swarthmore College was recently ranked number 3 in the 2021 US News Best National Liberal Arts Colleges rankings - https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/swarthmore-college-3370.
Who We Are:
The International Student Center (ISC) is committed to fostering and enriching campus life for international students, faculty, and alumni. We offer a wide range of support, particularly those who attend the College on non-immigrant student visas and DACA/Undocumented students. Our responsibility is to develop and implement educational, cultural and social programs that will assure the best possible experience in a United States educational setting for students and a positive integration into the community. In doing so, we also assure college and student compliance with U.S. immigration regulations by fostering accountability in our students. In addition, the ISC works closely with the Office of the Provost and Dean of the Faculty in supporting international scholars, both on temporary assignments and in more permanent, tenure-track positions.
The opportunity:
The position, which reports to the Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Programs and provides direct support and consultation to the Office of the Provost, is responsible for stewarding a comprehensive international student and scholars program, with special focus in supporting immigration compliance requirements. Swarthmore College is authorized by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the US Department of State (DOS) to issue non-immigrant visa documentation. The Senior Immigration Specialist is responsible for oversight of all Swarthmore College J1 and F1 initial visas and STEM related requests, DACA/Undocumented students, and works in consultation with immigration counsel to support non-immigrant work visas. In the performance of their duties the Senior Immigration Specialist maintains communications with key campus partners, such as HR, the Provost’s office, and the Office of General Counsel.
Who you are:
The Senior Immigration Specialist is responsible for oversight of all Swarthmore College J1 and F1 initial visas and STEM related requests, DACA/Undocumented students, and works in consultation with immigration counsel and the Office of the Provost to support non-immigrant work visas. In this role, you are expected to be a highly collaborative and enthusiastic team player who is both skilled at focusing on the details and able to see the bigger picture.
- Bringing with you at least several years of experience with supporting international populations, you are flexible, adaptable and quick to learn while also continuing to remain abreast of the rapidly changing landscape of immigration compliance.
- You are able to apply broad knowledge and experience in your advising of individual international scholars, faculty, and staff on related complex visa matters and work collaboratively with key campus partners related to this work.
- A minimum of bachelor’s degree along with 5 years’ experience working with immigration support and/or compliance;
- Immigration experience or a combination of education and work experience with US immigration regulations.
- A strong understanding of the issues around immigration populations and an ability to work with a highly diverse population.
You’ll work at one of the world's most renowned liberal arts Colleges, with incredible benefits, a stunning 420-acre campus, and a collaborative work environment. If you are excited about this role, we want to hear from you!
For full consideration, submit applications including resume and cover letter with pay expectations by July 30, 2022.
Swarthmore College actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. Swarthmore College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Since its founding in 1864 by the Religious Society of Friends (aka Quakers), Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good.
With a curriculum unmatched among liberal arts colleges of its size, Swarthmore offers more than 600 courses and undergraduate research opportunities—from the humanities and performing arts to the social and natural sciences and engineering.
Swarthmore’s idyllic, 425-acre arboretum campus features rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails. It is located just 11 miles from Philadelphia.
The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff—including different viewpoints, identities, and histories—contributes to the community’s strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.
Thank you for your interest in Swarthmore College. Swarthmore welcomes people who are not just looking for a job, but seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. Our highly selective liberal arts college is situated on a scenic suburban Philadelphia campus. Our mission focuses on providing students with the knowledge, insight, and experience they need to become leaders and agents of change on behalf of the common good.
As an employer, Swarthmore is committed to providing full opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability. We welcome, and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those with intercultural experience and demonstrated commitments to an inclusive workplace and world.
We recognize that attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff is critical to maintaining our academic standard of excellence. And so, in addition to competitive salaries, we offer a high quality, comprehensive employee benefits program.
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