Overview
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Reference: 41999BR.
Location: Lubbock
Introduction
Nationally recognized as a Great College to Work For , TTUHSC provides much more than just a job! Enjoy excellent benefits , including paid leave, retirement plans, wellness programs, health insurance and so much more. Ready to start building a rewarding career in a positive environment where you can develop and thrive? Join us as we change the future of health care.
About TTUHSC
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is enriching the lives of others by educating students, providing excellent patient care, and advancing knowledge through innovative research. TTUHSC graduates more health care professionals than any other health care institution in the state, conferring 24.2% of all degrees and certificates awarded from health-related institutions in Texas. By providing comprehensive clinical services to more than 10 million individuals across 121 counties, TTUHSC is dedicated to advancing the health of people throughout Texas and beyond. This is where world-class education meets compassionate patient care and we believe that our people are the reason for our institutions lasting success and bright future.
Being part of the TTUHSC team means being part of an innovative and supportive community that empowers each individual to do their best work. Through our values-based culture, TTUHSC is committed to cultivating an exceptional workplace community with a positive culture that puts people first.
Position Description
Performs administrative duties in the management and coordination of a large specialized project and program. Under general supervision, performs varied and complex administrative duties requiring independent judgment and the application of established policies and procedures. May provide supervision and direction to clerical, para-professional or professional staff members.
Major/Essential Functions
- Work with the Managing Director (MD) to oversee immigration caseload from intake through processing and handle other responsibilities assigned to Immigration & Compliance Services (ICS).
- Function as a Designated School Official (DSO) with legal signatory immigration documents (I-20) for F-1 international students.
- Maintain internal (education record, FSA) and external records (SEVIS) as required by law and regulations.
- Verify students' required academic enrollment and register all SEVIS records accordingly each term the students are under the TTUHSC (Texas Tech Health Sciences Center) or TTU (Texas Tech University) SEVIS records.
- Advise international students on immigration regulations (maintenance of status, employment authorization, travel, and changes of status, etc.).
- Advise TTUHSC school officials on F-1 student maintenance of status and benefit issues.
- Request all required documentation needed to issue international documents from admitted students, outlined in the application process.
- Create informational resources for international students and TTUHSC Schools to ensure proper knowledge and documentation of laws and regulations (e.g., maintaining status, work authorization, and extensions/changes of status).
- Contribute input to yearly budgets for F-1 program participant minimum funding and documentation requirements.
- Under supervision, prepare and file temporary, non-immigrant and permanent immigrant visa petitions and applications for sponsored employees.
- Serve as a Department of State, Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program.
- Assist with internal reviews or audits of immigration-related data, processes, and documents.
- Develop and maintain knowledge of immigration regulations and requirements, to include DSO training.
- Assist with I-9/E-Verify cases for international students and employees.
- In conjunction with the TTUHSC Provost's office:
- Advise international students on personal, academic, financial, and cultural issues.
- Design and deliver international student orientations each semester for all incoming F-1 international students.
- Create and send pre-arrival information to all incoming international F-1 students.
- Create, review, and update the F-1 student application process and requirements.
Occasional Duties
- Provides support to the institutional, Immigration sponsorship and compliance efforts.
- Provide services for international faculty, scholars, and professionals at the Institution.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the area of specialization or closely related field plus four years of related administrative and technical experience OR a combination of education and/or years of experience in the area of specialization or closely related field to equal a minimum of 8 years.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in an administrative management, analyst, paralegal, or related position.
Required Attachments
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
Benefits
- Health Plans + Supplemental Coverage Options Individual health insurance provided at no cost for full-time team members
- Paid Time Off Including holidays, vacation, sick leave and more
- Retirement Plans
- Wellness Programs
- Certified Mother-Friendly Workplace
Job Details
- Job Type: Full Time
- Pay Basis: Monthly
- Salary: Commensurate with education, experience and/or skills
- Grant Funded? No
- Travel Required: Up to 50%
- Shift: Day
- Schedule Details: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- Does this position work in a research laboratory? No
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Business Development and Sales
Industries
- Hospitals and Health Care
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