Working/Functional Title

Ast Dir, Employment-based Immigration

Position Summary

The Assistant Director, Employment-based Immigration Advising will oversee employment-based immigration support for MSU; advise university departments and individual employees on employment related immigration issues; consult with outside counsel; stay abreast of current issues related to employment-based immigration; provide education and training to the MSU community as appropriate; supervise the International Employee Advisor. The Assistant Director will serve on the office leadership team; advise the Director; provide leadership within the office; and act on behalf of the director when needed.

All OISS staff are expected to work onsite a minimum of 60% of the time, with additional time onsite during peak periods.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Prepare and file employment-based immigration petitions

Responsible for reviewing, preparing and interpreting immigration documents, letters, and regulations for the hiring of international faculty and staff. Prepare for filing H-1B, E-3 and TN employment-based visa categories (prepares prevailing wages, LCAs, I-129s), assists with PR processing
Serve as the lead collaborator with campus stakeholders including general counsel and human resources.
Ensure institutional compliance with employment-based immigration regulations
Maintain strong working relationships with US government agencies including USCIS, USDOL, USCBP and USDOS for purposes of filing petitions and obtaining up to date information
Recommend and coordinate referrals to designated outside immigration counsel for cases

Maintain employment-based records

Maintain employment-based immigration files for the university and Department of Homeland Security audit files
Run reports on employment immigration status to alert departments of expiration dates
Identify needs and implement any regulatory or system changes for the non-immigrant employment programs
Complete Form I9 for employees in H1B and other immigration statuses

Advise and train employees and departments on employment-based immigration issues

Interpret Federal regulations, update materials and procedure manuals and answer questions from staff and public to provide information on policies and procedures
Develop and prepare materials, programs, and presentations to employees, and departmental administrators with immigration matters
Instruct and advise academic departments and employees on appropriate visas, forms, and procedures to hire temporary or permanent foreign faculty, researchers and students

Administration and supervision

Assist the Director with development and oversight of employment-based immigration support for the university
Serve on the OISS leadership team
Represent OISS at various meetings and functions, as needed
Supervise and train the International Employee Advisor
Serve a back up Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge normally acquired by completing one or two years of post-bachelor degree work, such as a Master's in Social Science, Communication, Education or Guidance Counseling with relevant course work in English, a foreign language, and/or international studies
Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in immigration laws and regulations regarding preparing H-1B, E-3 and TN cases, academic counseling, administration and proficiency in a second language; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
The incumbent must be a Legal Permanent Resident or US Citizen to serve as a Designated School Official in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)

Desired Qualifications

Significant international experience that may include studying, living or working abroad and interacting with international students and scholars
Working knowledge of PERM filings, experience advising on F and J regulations
Training and case management experience
Two or more years of experience advising international students/scholars in an academic setting
Excellent written and oral communication skills; supervisory experience
Demonstrated experience as part of a team and service-oriented work environment

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

HTTPS://OISS.ISP.MSU.EDU/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment, and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

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