Student Immigration Specialist

Job Summary

The Student Immigration Specialist administers all aspects of student and scholar visa programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and alignment with institutional priorities. Works collaboratively with academic units, Human Resources, Enrollment Management, and the Office of General Counsel to support international enrollment and employment activities. Contributes to the development, integration, and implementation of policies and practices affecting visa‑holding students and scholars.

Serves as a key point of contact for international students and scholars, academic advisors, HR partners, and representatives from Global HR. Acts as an official liaison between the Institute and federal agencies, including the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Department of State. Provides expert guidance and advisement to international students and employees on immigration matters.

• Process eligibility documents for nonimmigrant students and exchange visitor visa holders.
• Provide ongoing support for mandatory compliance and reporting projects related to hosting nonimmigrant students and scholars.
• Determine eligibility and process immigration‑related benefits and requirements in designated immigration software systems.
• Meet with international students and scholars to provide guidance and support related to immigration benefits, travel, status maintenance, and other related concerns.
• Assist in developing and delivering informational sessions and cultural engagement programming for international students and scholars, as well as campus and affiliated units.
• Contribute to the creation of content outlining immigration‑related benefits, responsibilities, and resources for institutional websites and internal knowledge bases.
• Support the creation and maintenance of content related to immigration benefits, responsibilities, and available resources for institutional websites and knowledge bases.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Associate's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Two or more years of relevant experience in immigration advisory at a U.S. college or university.

• Experience in a university environment advising international students on F‑1 and J‑1 visas.
• Experience using BANNER and Sunapsis or other batch system.
• Two to three years of job‑related experience.

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline.

• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Planning skills.
• Detail‑oriented.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Customer/client orientation.
• Oral and written communication skills.

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The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services.

Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P‑Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.
• Atlanta, GA.
• Job Grade: A8.
• Anticipated salary range of $55,029 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications.

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