Visa​/Immigration Specialist

Requisition Details

EEO Statement: UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location: Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Department: Office of Global Engagement

Business Unit: Academic Affairs

Reg-Temp: Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule: As directed by supervisor

Remote/Telecommuting: Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary: This position coordinates and prepares non-immigrant employment-based visa petitions for international employees sponsored by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. This role provides guidance to hiring departments and international employees on sponsorship processes and federal regulations.

Position Details:

Posting Category: Operations

Working Title: Visa/Immigration Specialist

Job Title: Admin Bus Op Specialist

Salary Grade: AB21S

Appointment Type: B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range: $53,900 - $80,900/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date: 06/05/2026

Application Review Date: 06/12/2026

Review Date Information: Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Required Education Major/Training: International Studies, Pre-law, Business, Human Resources or a related field

Required Experience: 3 years

Required Experience Details: Experience filing Labor Certifications, H-1B petitions, and/or managing related caseloads.

Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications: Adobe Professional

Required Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of employment-based visa categories such as H-1B, TN, and O-1
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation
• Ability to interpret and apply federal immigration regulations
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse faculty, staff, and administrators

Preferred Education: Master's degree or equivalent

Preferred Education Major/Training: International Studies, law, Business, or a related field

Preferred Experience:

• Experience using SEVIS and Sunapsis.
• Experience interpreting and implementing federal regulations and institutional policies, such as those in human resources and/or related to sponsoring and hosting international employees and scholars.
• Experience providing guidance or advising to international populations (students, scholars, or employees) in a university or similar organizational setting.

Preferred Computer Applications: Microsoft Power Point

Preferred Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, Sunapsis

Preferred Additional

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience advising international employees or scholars
• Experience working in a higher education, healthcare, or research institution environment