- Complete the hire process in Workday for all faculty
appointment types including visiting, tenure-track, tenure,
continuing, per-course, and post-doctoral appointments.
- Maintain faculty employment data in Workday and related
institutional systems to support the University directory, catalog,
WesMaps, payroll, and institutional reporting.
- Generate letters of appointment and employment documentation
for primary and secondary faculty appointments in coordination with
the Associate Provost
- Create and maintain faculty positions and job requisitions in
Workday.
- Conduct background checks and maintain confidential records for
all incoming faculty.
- Coordinate faculty onboarding for all appointment types
including per-course and visiting faculty; initiate the new hire
checklist process to ensure computer access, systems setup, and
departmental notifications are completed upon confirmed
appointment.
- Connect relocating faculty with Human Resources for relocation
allowance guidance and all new hires with Human Resource for
benefits enrollment guidance and questions.
- Process end of appointment actions in Workday for visiting and
per-course faculty; fulfill SEVIS reporting obligations for
international faculty upon termination.
Faculty Immigration and International Employment
Services
- Serve as the University’s primary administrative resource for
faculty and staff immigration matters across Academic Affairs and
Academic Affairs-adjacent departments, in coordination with the
Associate Provost who serves as the University’s immigration
signatory.
- Assess individual faculty and staff situations and advise on
appropriate visa classification — including H-1B, O-1, TN, J-1, and
PERM — in support of the Associate Provost and in coordination with
outside immigration counsel.
- Manage visa sponsorship processes from initiation through
completion in coordination with the Associate Provost and outside
counsel.
- Maintain expertise in federal immigration regulations, SEVIS,
and employment authorization requirements.
- Advise faculty, staff, department chairs, and administrators on
visa options, timelines, and compliance requirements.
- Track immigration status, visa expirations, renewals, and
reporting obligations; maintain complete and audit ready
immigration documentation and records.
- Support permanent residency sponsorship processes where
applicable in coordination with the Associate Provost and outside
counsel.
- Serve as, or work toward designation as, an Alternate
Responsible Officer (ARO) for Wesleyan’s J-1 exchange visitor
program; manage DS-2019 issuance, SEVIS record maintenance, and J-1
program compliance in coordination with the Associate Provost
Faculty Compensation and Employment Transactions
- Coordinate compensation actions for visiting and continuing
faculty including additional pay and pay variances in conjunction
with the Associate Provost and Finance
- Collaborate with Payroll, Finance, Benefits, and other
university offices as needed on faculty employment
transactions.
- Ensure accuracy of appointment and compensation records in
Workday.
Other Duties
- Serve as backup support for faculty governance and personnel
functions as needed.
- Participate in special projects within Academic Affairs
On Campus with Remote/Hybrid potential:
This position is an on-campus position with potential for remote
or a hybrid (on campus and remote) schedule in the future. All
positions may require on campus meetings.
Remote work is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT,
RI, or NY. (Relocation assistance to CT is available for those who
qualify).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in
immigration case management, international scholar or employee
services, human resources, or comparable regulatory compliance
role.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of federal non-immigrant visa
categories including H-1B, O-1, TN, and PERM processes and
demonstrated ability to assess and recommend appropriate visa
classification based on individual circumstances.
- Ability to meet ARO eligibility requirements as established by
the U.S. Department of State. (see
j1visa.state.gov/sponsors/how-to-administer-a-program for current
requirements)
- Experience in human resources, academic administration,
international services, or a comparable professional environment
managing confidential employee records and complex compliance
processes.
- Demonstrated ability to interpret policies, regulations, and
procedural requirements and communicate them clearly to diverse
audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working
relationships while providing responsive, customer-focused service
to faculty, academic departments, and administrative partners.
- Experience completing employment transactions and maintaining
records in Workday HCM or comparable HRIS platform.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time-sensitive legal and
compliance deadlines with precision and independence.
- Proven ability to maintain confidential employment and
immigration records with a high degree of accuracy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and
Outlook
- Demonstrated commitment to working within a diverse environment
and interacting openly with individuals of different
backgrounds.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current ARO designation or prior experience as an ARO or
DSO
- Experience with SEVIS and J-1 exchange visitor program
administration
- Experience working in coordination with outside immigration
counsel on H-1B, O-1, TN, or PERM filings.
- Experience managing permanent residency sponsorship
processes.
- Experience in higher education, research institution, or
comparable complex organization with an international faculty or
scholar population
- Familiarity with faculty or staff onboarding processes in an
HRIS environment
- Experience advising on dual intent, visa portability, or status
change scenarios
Position is open until filled. For full consideration please
apply by July 26th when first review of applications will
begin.
Compensation: $63,100-$74,400
Work Location: On Campus
All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s
completion of a
pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction
of Wesleyan University.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital
status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,
learning disability or physical disability, political belief,
veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or
non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from
women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries
regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination
policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and
Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.
Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains
records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of
Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and
online at
https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html
.
Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of
salary offers. For more information visit
https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html
Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development
opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans,
wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and
retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent
tuition programs for those who qualify.
Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is
located at:
https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html
.
Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age,
gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital
status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder,
learning disability or physical disability, political belief,
veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or
non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from
women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries
regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination
policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and
Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator. Wesleyan University
complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime
statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University's
Clery Act Report are available on request and online at
http://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/compliance.html.