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International students, faculty, and researchers are an integral part of the Georgetown University community. Over 3,600 individuals from more than 120 countries study, conduct research, and teach at Georgetown. T he Office of Global Services (OGS ) provides a wealth of services to this community, including immigration advising and cultural and educational programming. The Immigration Specialist (IS) position has three major roles - incoming student document issuance, incoming student advising, and administrative immigration support for alumni. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of International Student Services, the IS has duties that include but are not limited to:
Incoming Student Document Issuance

• Primary responsibility for Form I-20/DS-2019 issuance and SEVIS registration of low residency degree-seeking students.
• Review Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 applications, perform currency conversions for financial documents, follow up with students missing required information, and prepare Form I-20 and Form DS-2019 drafts for DSO approval and submission to SEVIS.
• The IS tracks the documents submitted and immigration documents issued throughout the admissions cycle.
• The IS updates student biographical data in Banner based on information submitted in their immigration document request.
• The IS works with the incoming international student OGS team to prepare ISSM templates for use in the admissions process.

Incoming Student Advising

• Manage newinternational email inbox and respond to student inquiries in the newinternational email inbox.
• Host student webinars to receive and respond to real-time student inquiries.
• Prepare FAQs and responses to admissions inquiries and document issuance communications.
• Dedicated advisor for incoming students.

Administrative Immigration Support for alumni

• Process OPT requests.
• Update Student Employment Information as needed.
• Process requests for SEVP portal reset.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2-3 years of administrative experience in a high-paced, professional environment
• 1 to 2 years of working knowledge of F immigration regulations
• Must have U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residence to comply with the Department of Homeland Security Designated School Official requirements
• Experience that demonstrates sensitivity to and acceptance of personal and cultural differences in people, and the ability to relate well to students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds
• Must have excellent computer skills
• Possess organizational skills to track and implement varied bodies of knowledge and functions and attention to detail
• Ability to express him/herself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

• Current DSO or ARO designation is strongly
• Previous employment in an educational institution or an agency dealing with international educational exchange
• Knowledge of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), Student Information Systems (e.g. Ellucian), and Immigration Management Software

Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as Telework . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.
Please apply with your cover letter and resume to be considered.
Pay Range:
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$44,022.00 - $73,406.80
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.
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EEO Statement:
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.