What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immigration Specialist position at C000 Roman Catholic Diocese Of Raleigh?
Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary :
The Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is looking for a skilled Immigration Specialist to provide expert guidance and ensure a smooth transition throughout the complex process of bringing international priests to serve within our diocese. This position requires proficiency in navigating immigration regulations, managing detailed paperwork, and conducting comprehensive background checks. The Immigration Specialist will be responsible for accurate record-keeping and providing consistent and ongoing support.
This position requires a very high level of organization and attention to detail, a strong work ethic, intuition, and the ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. Additionally, fluency in both Spanish and English is essential to communicate with and support our international clergy.
Key Responsibilities :
- Interpretation and translation, drafting documents and immigration forms, and assisting diocesan staff with compiling and filing immigration paperwork.
- Ensure entry of timely, accurate, and detailed case data into a case management system and maintain hard copy files.
- With attorney direction, keep incoming priests and diocesan leadership apprised of the progress of the cases.
- Conduct research and record searches using LexisNexis and various online research tools.
- Ability to travel to and from the immigration court in Charlotte as needed.
- Oversee the office and handle other administrative tasks, as requested by the Vicar General.
Qualifications and Requirements :
Hours Per Week : 40
About the Diocese :
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh comprises the 54 eastern counties of North Carolina, covering 33,088 square miles with a population of 5,088,389 (based on 2020 census data). The diocese is divided into eight deaneries with a total of 80 parishes, 17 missions, and four centers for campus ministry. The diocese is served by 147 active diocesan and religious order priests. The diocese includes nearly 500,000 Catholics.