"ISSS Advisor"

Job Description Summary

The ISSS Advisor advises international students, scholars, faculty, and staff, and the Penn community in person, by phone or virtual call, and via email regarding federal immigration and employment regulations, Penn resources, and personal/cultural matters. Prepare and file Prevailing Wage Determination Requests and Labor Condition Applications with the US Department of Labor, and I-129s with US Citizenship and Immigration Services, including any follow-up, tracking, and responding to time-sensitive audits and requests for (additional) evidence. In addition to H-1Bs, process and file applications with USCIS and/or DOL for E-3s and TNs. Advise and provide information and guidance to Penn departments (including the University of Pennsylvania Health System) on regulations and policies related to nonimmigrant status (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, B- 1/B-2, etc.) Administer F and J programs as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). Also represent the University in applications/communications with federal, state, and local agencies, including Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of State, PENNDOT, Social Security Administration. Process eform requests. Create, develop, and implement immigration workshops for international students, scholars, employees, and hiring/hosting departments, and attend integration programming for international students and scholars to build an inclusive Penn international community.

Job Responsibilities

• Advise international students, scholars, faculty, and staff and Penn community in person, by phone or virtual call, and via email regarding federal immigration and employment regulations, Penn resources, and personal/cultural matters.
• Prepare and file Prevailing Wage Determination Requests and Labor Condition Applications with the US Department of Labor, and I-129s with US Citizenship and Immigration Services, including any follow-up, tracking, and responding to time-sensitive audits and requests for (additional) evidence. In addition to H-1Bs, process and file applications with USCIS and/or DOL for E-3s and TNs
• Administer F and J programs as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO). Also represent the University in applications/communications with federal, state, and local agencies, including Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor, Department of State, PENNDOT, Social Security Administration. Process eform requests.
• Advise and provide information and guidance to Penn departments (including the University of Pennsylvania Health System) on regulations and policies related to nonimmigrant status (F-1, J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, O-1, B-1/B-2, etc.)
• Create, develop, and implement immigration workshops for international students, scholars, employees, and hiring/hosting departments, and attend integration programming for international students and scholars to build an inclusive Penn international community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of directly related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required; Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience working with SEVIS and immigration regulations pertaining to F-1, J-1, H-1B, Permanent Residence, TN, E-3, O-1, B-1/B-2, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand everchanging complex federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to foreign nationals and effectively communicate to others.
• Ability to work efficiently with students, faculty, university administrators, and government officials.
• Excellent customer service skills, and interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask, meet urgent deadlines, and adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Ability to work independently as well as contribute and collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
• U.S. federal regulations require an ARO and DSO to be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Experience with employment-based immigrant petitions desired.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Penn Global

Pay Range

$57,500.00 - $63,000.00 Annual Rate

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