Job Title: Immigration Specialist (F-1 Specialist)

Job Summary: The Immigration Specialist is responsible for supporting the institution’s immigration sponsorship and compliance efforts by providing exemplary services for international faculty, scholars, and professionals. The specialist will work closely with the Managing Director to oversee immigration caseload, handle administrative responsibilities, and ensure compliance with immigration laws and regulations.

Location: Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr, CampusHSC – Lubbock (on-site/no remote employment)

Key Responsibilities:
– Act as a Designated School Official (DSO) to handle legal signatory immigration documents (I-20) for F-1 international students.
– Maintain internal (education record, FSA) and external records (SEVIS) in compliance with legal requirements.
– Provide guidance to non-immigrant students on immigration regulations and advise TTUHSC school officials on F-1 student maintenance of status and benefits.
– Collaborate with TTUHSC Provost’s office to advise international students on personal, academic, financial, and cultural issues.
– Design and deliver international student orientations each semester and provide pre-arrival information to incoming international F-1 students.
– Manage documentation requirements and create informational resources for international students and TTUHSC schools.
– Prepare and file temporary, non-immigrant and permanent, immigrant visa petitions and applications for sponsored employees under supervision.
– 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.
– Stay updated on immigration regulations and requirements, including DSO training.
– Assist with I-9/E-Verify cases for international students and employees.
– Provide overall support to the institution’s immigration sponsorship and compliance efforts while maintaining confidentiality of immigration matters.

Qualifications:
– Bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of experience in an administrative management, analyst, paralegal, or related position. Relevant education and experience may be considered.
– Experience with F visa status, including serving as a SEVIS DSO in a moderate to high-volume setting, is preferred.
– Familiarity with employment-based immigration filings, such as H-1B, O-1, TN, PERM Labor Certification, and I-140 Immigrant Visa petitions (EB-1, EB-2).
– Knowledge of physician immigration processes is a plus.
– Background in Human Resources and/or recruiting is desirable.
– Experience working in a higher education environment is preferred.
– Familiarity with immigration software is beneficial.

Application Process: Candidates should apply online at www.texastech.edu/careers (TTUHSC Faculty), using requisition number 33919BR.

Attachments Required: Cover Letter, Resume / CV

Attachments Optional: Professional/Personal Reference, Recommendation/Referral

Salary: Compensation will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected individual and the budget guidelines of the hiring department, in accordance with the institutional pay plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The Texas Tech University System and its components are committed to equal employment opportunities and will not discriminate in employment practices based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Jeanne Clery Act: The institution complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. The Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) is available on the institution’s website.

Pay Basis: Monthly. Salary will be determined based on related education, experience, and skills.

Travel: Up to 25% travel may be required.

Application Process: Candidates should apply online at www.texastech.edu/careers (TTUHSC Faculty), using requisition number 33919BR