OVERVIEW The Student Immigration Specialist at the Georgia Institute of Technology plays a central role in managing student and scholar immigration processes within a complex regulatory environment. This position focuses on ensuring institutional compliance with federal regulations while supporting the university’s international enrollment, employment, and engagement goals. The role combines regulatory administration, advising, and cross-campus collaboration to serve a diverse international population. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Administer all aspects of student and scholar visa programs. – Ensure compliance with federal immigration regulations. – Align immigration program administration with institutional priorities. – Support international enrollment activities. – Support international employment activities. – Advise international students and scholars on immigration matters. – Liaise with federal agencies. – Contribute to immigration-related policy development. – Contribute to cultural engagement programming. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International students and scholars rely on accurate, timely immigration guidance to pursue their academic and professional goals in the United States. By ensuring regulatory compliance and providing informed advising, this role helps protect both individual immigration status and institutional standing with federal authorities. The position also supports broader campus internationalization efforts by enabling global talent to study, teach, and work at the university. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Emphasize any direct experience with student or scholar visa categories, compliance processes, or advising within a higher education setting. – Highlight your ability to interpret and apply federal regulations accurately while balancing institutional needs. – Demonstrate strong communication skills, particularly your capacity to explain complex immigration concepts to diverse audiences. – Share examples of collaboration with government agencies or cross-campus partners, even if in a related regulatory or compliance context. – Convey cultural awareness and an interest in supporting international communities, as this aligns with the role’s engagement and advising focus.