2025-06-21
University of Pittsburgh
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States
Immigration Specialist
The Office of International Services provides immigration-related services for international visitors, students, faculty, researchers, and staff across all University of Pittsburgh campuses. OIS serves as a welcoming support center while ensuring compliance with federal immigration requirements. Our mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive immigration services while developing international education professionals and leaders, guided by values of integrity, respect, excellence, leadership, teamwork, resourcefulness, and service.
OIS is seeking an Immigration Specialist to join our Employment Team handling complex scholar and employee immigration casework and advising.
The Immigration Specialist will be responsible for:
Qualifications:
A cover letter is required. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
Facilitates legal immigration applications and processes and serves as liaison between the University and government agencies and as a resource for the University. Ensures accurate document processing and the University's compliance. Performs international credential evaluations for the admissions process.
• Coordinates with faculty, staff, employees, and students throughout the University in facilitating and maintaining lawful immigration status and employment authorization.
• Ensures compliance with immigration/visa rules and regulations by educating faculty and department administrators on the unique limitations of international students.
• Serves as resource for all University members and affiliates regarding visa matters. Answers non-routine and complex immigration/visa related questions and assists in resolving issues.
• Maintains relationships with government agencies, sponsoring organizations, and foreign embassies to facilitate visa documentation and employment authorization for foreign students, scholars, faculty, staff, and employees.
• Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed.
• Compiles information and prepares various reports and analyses establishing progress, describing adverse trends, and stating recommendations and/or conclusions. Prepares required reports on foreign students and employees for various government agencies.
• Assists in the admissions process by performing international credential evaluation as needed.
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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