International Employment Specialist

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Job Posting Information


Posting Number PG193796SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title International Employment Specialist
Anticipated Hiring Range $50,000 - $55,000
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm with occasional work outside of normal business hours as needed
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department International Employment - University Human Resources (UHR)
About the Department
International Employment (IE) assists NC State to successfully employ and retain foreign national employees needing employment sponsorship on a temporary and/or permanent basis. IE stays current with relevant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and Department of Labor regulations and policies, and provides education to the university community to facilitate understanding and compliance.
Essential Job Duties
This is a repost: previous applicants need not reapply.
The International Employment Specialist advises the NC State community and foreign national faculty and staff in the area of employment-based immigration and relevant governmental regulation and procedures. The IE Specialist, in collaboration with the IE Manager, prepares and files standard and complex immigration petitions, with particular focus on permanent residence petitions (including PERM and Outstanding Researcher cases) and possibly O-1 nonimmigrant petitions, and monitors and updates expiration dates and documentation regarding immigration status. The Specialist also provides high-level customer service and assistance to campus on a variety of immigration and visa issues.

Additional responsibilities include:
  • Prepares some nonimmigrant and immigrant visa petitions by analyzing and integrating information from both the sponsoring unit and foreign national employee.
  • Utilizes multiple online government and University/UHR electronic systems, as well as the Sunapsis case management system to prepare and file immigration petitions; monitors case status both before and after filing.
  • Develops and maintains professional working relationships that facilitate the accomplishment of goals and tasks.
  • Answers simple and complex questions and resolves normal and complex issues relating to visa and immigration issues with limited management intervention.
Other Responsibilities
  • Recommends new or revised procedures.
  • Prioritizes, tracks and manages projects and multiple cases.
  • Works in a collaborative environment on a small team.

Qualifications


Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
 
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Experience preparing employment-based immigration cases.
  • Experience filling out USCIS and USDOL immigration forms, as well as the ability to navigate multiple governmental websites for compliance and case completion purposes.
  • Ability to use web-based systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely convey verbal, nonverbal, and written information.
  • Understanding of effective working relationships with customers and administrators. Ability to establish rapport and work effectively with people and populations from various countries and cultures.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Immigration-related experience, ideally including experience drafting and filing PERM and/or Outstanding Researcher (or similar) immigrant petitions, and also O-1 nonimmigrant petitions.
  • Significant working knowledge of immigration rules, procedures, and processes to complete assigned tasks.
  • Experience with Sunapsis case management system.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft (or similar HRIS), PeopleAdmin (or similar ATS), and other online project management and/or customer service systems.
Required License or Certification
N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions


Job Open Date 06/20/2024
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 06/26/2024
Notice to Applicants
Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.
Special Instructions
Please include a resume and cover letter along with your completed application.

Position Details


Position Number 00103957
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title University Program Specialist
Position Classification Band Level Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range $ 36,381 - $ 91,526
Salary Grade Equivalency GN07
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 480401 - HR Talent Acquisition and Employment
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected] .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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