International Employment Coordinator (S03986P)

• Work with clients to gather necessary information and documentation, monitor status of cases, ensure professional and prompt client communication regarding each case.
• Draft support letters, affidavits and/or any other necessary documents for the particular type of visa. Monitor changes in immigration and DOL legislation and alert international community and hiring units about changes.
• Work to resolve complex problems related to non-immigrant status by communicating with a wide variety of government personnel and embassy and consulate officials.
• Communicate with departments and petitioners to understand internal and external policies and process related to filing visa and PERM documents.
• Responsible for the management of academic human resource records and providing high-level guidance on faculty postings.

• Prepare and file immigration petitions and applications to USCIS and Department of Labor on behalf of international employees. Develop and monitor database for caseload management, maintain list-serve for international employees.
• Assist other functional areas in Human Resources as directed. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years’ experience and thorough understanding of employment visas.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of the permanent residency process or related area.

• Paralegal immigration experience preferred. 3-5 years’ experience and thorough understanding of employment-related visas, specifically H, TN, and O visas.
• Understanding of the PERM process as well as the EB-2 and EB­ l (A)-(B) immigrant category for institutions of higher education.
• Knowledge of the F-1 and J regulations is a plus

UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The UTA is a tobacco free campus.