OVERVIEW The Senior Immigration Scholar Advisor role supports international employees, scholars, and visitors by providing guidance on immigration processes and institutional sponsorship requirements. This position works closely with laboratories and administrative departments to manage immigration-related activities, maintain accurate data records, and support campus-wide compliance and education efforts. The role also includes responsibilities connected to the J Exchange Visitor Program, orientations, and cultural engagement initiatives. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and administrative departments regarding sponsorship and appointment of international employees and visitors – Advise international scholars and departments on immigration matters – Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) – Deliver expert guidance related to filing applications and petitions for non-immigrant and immigrant options – Manage the J Exchange Visitor Program and SEVIS records – Maintain confidential data related to immigration processes – Maintain Terra Dotta and Fragomen Connect data – Conduct immigration-related trainings and orientations across campus – Plan campus cultural events REQUIREMENTS – Experience providing immigration guidance for international employees and visitors – Knowledge of non-immigrant and immigrant application and petition processes – Ability to advise departments and international scholars on immigration matters – Experience maintaining confidential data and immigration records – Ability to manage SEVIS records and the J Exchange Visitor Program – Ability to conduct trainings and orientations – Ability to serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International education and immigration support roles help institutions maintain compliance while creating a welcoming environment for scholars and visitors from around the world. By supporting departments, maintaining accurate data, and leading orientations and training efforts, this position contributes to a stronger campus experience for the international community. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Highlight direct experience supporting international scholars, employees, or visitors – Include examples of managing immigration data systems or compliance records – Demonstrate familiarity with SEVIS, J Exchange Visitor processes, or ARO responsibilities if applicable – Emphasize experience collaborating with departments across a campus environment – Showcase communication skills related to trainings, orientations, and advising – Tailor your resume to reflect both immigration knowledge and administrative coordination experience