Immigration Advisor II

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 44 Celebration Dr, Ste 2200, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14620

Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Department: 200211 International Services Office

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range: UR URG 108 H

Compensation Range: $24.91 - $34.87

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Under general direction of the Associate Director of Advising Services, with latitude for independent judgement, provides immigration sponsorship and related services for over 3750 currently enrolled and recently graduated F-1 and J-1 international students and their dependent family members. Advises on a wide variety of complex immigration, academic, cultural, and personal issues. Working as a part of the ISO Student Services team offers coordinated support for international populations throughout the University and the academic units and departments that host them.

Manages a large, diverse caseload throughout the student lifecycle, including pre-arrival, enrollment, and up to 3 years beyond degree completion. Develops and delivers various workshop presentations, written and recorded online resources, and communication tools; assists with orientation events and other programs under direction of ISO’s Support & Engagement team. Represents the ISO and the University within various internal committees and externally to government agencies and off-campus organizations.

Maintains a creative, helpful, and pragmatic approach to address individual case needs and broader trends within the University community.

• Serve as F-1 Designated School Official (DSO) and J-1 Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) on behalf of University
• Negotiate routine to more complicated case resolution with officials of various US government agencies.
• Evaluate and process immigration sponsorship requests for new students.
• Determine eligibility for on- and off-campus employment and authorize or recommend qualified work permissions.
• Analyze relevant personal, program, and travel information to ensure UR compliance with required reporting.
• Determine appropriate visa category for visiting populations and coordinate with hosting & Global departments.
• Ensure institutional SEVIS compliance by adhering to government reporting requirements and deadlines.

• Advise students on complex immigration requirements, permissions, benefits, applications, and procedures.
• Advocate and provide direction for various travel needs, including US visas, entry processing, and status issues.
• Counsel students facing various personal issues (social, academic, cultural, financial, health, taxation, etc.);
  Anticipate potential immigration consequences or opportunities and make appropriate resource referrals.
• Advise dependent spouses/partners and children on immigration permissions, responsibilities, resources, etc.
• Provide information and resources to other international students not requiring UR immigration sponsorship.

• Maintain a working knowledge of current academic and administrative policies specific to each University school/unit and provide accurate interpretation of immigration regulations within those multiple contexts.
• Develop, articulate, and adhere to internal guidelines for regulatory interpretations, office practices, etc.
• Train new UR administrators and departmental…