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Closing Date:

08/30/2025

Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Project/Program Administration

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

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Department:

OHR | Immigration Services

Department's Website:

https://hr.uams.edu/immigration-services/

Summary of Job Duties:

The Senior Immigration Specialist, along with the Immigration Services team, provides assistance, resources and advice on immigration-related employment issues and topics to the UAMS community.

Primary responsibilities consist of immigration case management and advising, education and outreach to campus departments regarding immigration processes and regulations, and data maintenance and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, plus four (4) years of immigration advising, international student or scholar advising, and/or paralegal or similar experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of immigration/employment related laws, regulations, and procedures, such as H-1B, J-1, F-1 or permanent residence cases.
Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with diverse customer base.
Strong attention to detail, with superior writing, research, analytical and communication skills.
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree
Prior experience drafting and filing H-1B petitions strongly preferred.
Experience with H-1B, J-1 research scholar, J-1 Physician, and permanent residence regulations and processes.
Experience with Workday, SEVIS, Sprintax Calculus or other nonresident alien tax software, and immigration case management systems.
Experience working in a higher education setting.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Immigration Case Management

Serve as primary H-1B adviser; independently draft, review, and submit Labor Condition Applications to DOL and petition forms to USCIS for employer-sponsored visa processes, including H-1B, E-3 and TN; evaluate details on prospective cases to identify and address potential issues.
Monitor the progress of immigration cases and communicate with department and employee to address delays or respond to RFEs; continually improve workflows for regulatory compliance and greater efficiency.
Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 Scholars and Training Program Liaison (TPL) for J-1 Physician programs; Update J-1 records in relevant systems, such as SEVIS and EVNet systems, and assist with J-1 program coordination.
Research, interpret and understand complex immigration issues and regulations, and provide clear guidance to departments and employees accordingly.

Consultation & Education

Educate and advise hiring departments, candidates and employees on immigration regulations and policy changes through meetings, presentations, online trainings, and other means.
Meet individually with candidates, employees, or hiring departments to answer immigration questions and provide strategic immigration options to hire and retain international employees.
Maintain immigration-related webpages on UAMS website, and update documents and presentations with accurate and timely information.
Respond to immigration-related questions, and provide immigration software assistance to departments and employees.

Data Maintenance & Compliance

Ensure institutional compliance with USCIS regulations and work authorization expirations; Maintain and periodically audit employee data in various internal systems, including Immigration Tracker and Workday.
Assist with onboarding of foreign national new hires by completing the Form I-9 process.

May Perform Other Duties As Assigned And Required.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Grasping, Standing, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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