Immigration Clerical Assistant– Part-time 

Summary:

Position is for 20 hours per week.

This part-time position, with possible option for remote work, provides immigration case processing support to international students admitted to degree or non-degree academic programs at the University of Georgia. Performance of these duties requires the individual to use discretion and independent judgment relating to immigration options, case and benefit eligibility and filings, and compliance with federal regulation on the part of both the student and the University.  This position may work with J-1 sponsored students, Fulbright students and J-1 student-interns in addition to F-1 students.  Full knowledge of University tech systems including but not limited to, e-mail and calendar systems, SAVE, Banner, Sunapsis, and Athena, is preferred.

This position reports to the Associate Director of Immigration Services

Duties and Responsibilities - working in collaboration with the other IS International Student Advisor:

75%        Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (A/RO); Immigration advisor for F-1 and J-1 student visa categories, and their dependents in F-2 or J-2 non-immigrant status, including IEP students.  Process student cases through Sunapsis (embedded RTI and batch functionality) to SEVIS, and also in SEVIS RTI (real time interface).

10%        Assist the Director in ensuring Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) reporting and data tracking for F and J students and dependents to ensure compliance and the processing of cases in a timely fashion

10%        Assist the other Student Advisors with  F and J student immigration advising content updates to office information hand-outs, orientation presentations, cover letters, support letters, and website content

5%          Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in any related field (i.e.: Higher Ed. Administration; Counseling; Student Personnel Management…) 2 years’ experience as a DSO and ARO working with international populations, immigration regulations, legal issues, and SEVIS functionalities. Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Windows, MS Office, Excel.  Experience using Sunapsis and Banner is a plus. Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills