"Sr. Employment Compliance Coordinator"

Posting Summary

Job Title: Sr. Employment Compliance Coordinator

Division: Division of Finance & Administration

Department: Office of Human Resources

Job Effective Date: 01/28/2026

Job End Date: 07/28/2026

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Contractual

FLSA: Exempt

Pays: $76,000 - $81,000 / year

Percentage Amount: 100

Fund Source: State Support

Requisition Reason: New

Job Duties

The Sr. Employment Compliance Coordinator serves as the University’s primary expert on employment-based immigration processes and federal employment eligibility verification. This dual-role position ensures institutional compliance with immigration laws and regulations while supporting international faculty and staff. This position works in close partnership with the Office of Human Resources, Office of International Affairs, and the Division of Academic Affairs supporting requests for visa sponsorship and international employment verification.

The Sr. Employment Compliance Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the University’s compliance with USCIS guidelines for Form I-9 and E-Verify. This position manages the end-to-end employment eligibility certification process for new and returning hires, including entering data into the E-Verify system, resolving non-confirmations, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

• Coordinate the visa and immigration process for the Office of Human Resources (OHR) as a subject matter expert on employment immigration for H-1B, J-1, and O-1 visas.
• Advise hiring departments on visa and immigration timelines, requirements, and best practices and continually update the OHR website with pertinent information related to University procedure and timelines to hire.
• Review positions and applications for all faculty and staff international hires in the Morgan Employment Management System.
• Monitor changes in visa and immigration federal regulations and communicate updates to key stakeholders.
• Serve as the liaison to the Office of International Affairs, Office of the Provost and other key stakeholders to provide HR related visa and immigration services to international faculty and staff hires.
• Coordinate the implementation of E-Verify in collaboration with OHR and key stakeholders throughout the University.
• Audit and maintain Form I-9 records and input all information in the E-Verify system. Ensure timely re-verification of E-Verify work authorization.
• Serve as the primary liaison with federal agencies regarding E-Verify and employment eligibility matters.
• Track I-9 and E-Verify records for all new hires and provide education, communication, and awareness to HR, University supervisors and employees to avoid missed deadlines and critical updates from USCIS.
• Track and maintain all non-compliance responses and notify managers of employee’s noneligible status to work at the University.
• Manage and co-ordinate all training initiatives for University cohorts for E-Verify, postdoctoral hiring, and visa and immigration HR related services and ensure compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements.
• Provide educational sessions/or updates on immigration procedures/laws pertaining to international faculty and staff populations to OHR staff.
• Create and continually update standard operating procedures for E-Verify and visa and immigration services.
• Consistently create information and communications for the visa and immigration and E-Verify website on the OHR portal.
• Complete education verification requirements for all foreign nationals.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education Required: A bachelor’s degree in human resources, law, international relations, political science, business administration or closely related field is required.

Experience Required: A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with visa and immigration services and knowledge of E-Verify.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal regulations related to visa and immigration services and employment law compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and understand ever-changing complex federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to foreign nations and effectively communicate to others.
• Critical thinking and business acumen and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Position Description Form.
• Manage time effectively and handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
• Ability to work with a diverse population in a professional manner, maintaining high levels of customer service, and cross-cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to prepare and analyze relevant data and figures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Education Preferred: Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 12/12/2025

Job Close Date: 01/07/2026

Quicklink for Posting: https://morgan.peopleadmin.com/postings/8422

Required Documents:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

1. Transcripts (unofficial)
2. Supporting Document