University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Hiring for International Scholar Advisor at Chapel Hill, NC Full Time

International Scholar Advisor 

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
International
Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Affairs (OVPGA) and serves as the principal
administrative, advising and programming office for all international students, faculty and scholars at the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill (UNC-CH), a top ranking global public research university. 

Position Summary
The International
Scholar Advisor supports the recruitment and retention of top global faculty and researchers. Assists in obtaining appropriate immigration
status and provides education about maintaining status. Provides assistance in adjusting to the U.S. and its system of education. The
International Scholar Advisor prepares and handles employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant caseload and related advising: prepares
permanent residence petitions (EB-2 and EB-1B petitions), including labor certifications in PERM. Prepares and handles H-1B, O, TN, E-3
and other nonimmigrant employment-based petitions and related advising. Serves as Alternate Responsible Officer of the University Exchange
Visitor Program (J-1), including preparing Forms DS-2019 (Certificate of Eligibility) and related J-1 advising. Serves as Designated School
Official for F-1 Students. Acts as liaison with the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Labor (DOL) and State (DOS)
and USCIS, ICE, SEVP and other federal agencies and private organizations involved with international scholars. The
International Scholar Advisor advises and provides information to UNC-Chapel Hill international faculty and scholars, appointing unit
staff, and faculty on government regulations and University policies affecting international faculty and scholars and their dependents.
Works closely with international faculty and scholars and appointing units to ensure compliance with federal labor and immigration laws and
regulations. The International Scholar Advisor assists in the development and maintenance of online campus procedural materials relating to
H-1B and permanent residence petitions. Monitors regulatory updates and assists in making necessary changes to operations, forms, and
information for distribution. Plans and provides trainings (workshops, information sessions, and orientation presentations) for campus
departments involved in international faculty and scholar hosting. Makes appropriate referrals for international faculty and scholars
related to personal matters as needed. 

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant
post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent educational or
instructional activities related to the delivery of student advising and counseling or student personnel services, will accept a relevant
Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. 

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Requirements: Thorough knowledge of federal regulations
regarding U.S. permanent residence applications and procedures as well as nonimmigrant classifications for international scholars, including
H-1B, O, TN, E-3 and J-1 Exchange Visitors; proficiency with F and J student regulations. Experience preparing and filing employment-based
immigration cases, including PERM Special Handling for College Teachers and Outstanding Professor or Researcher petitions. Ability
to research and explain complex U.S. immigration and labor regulations in relation to campus policies. Minimum of three years’
experience advising international scholars and preparing employment-based immigrant and nonimmigrant petitions, preferably in a college or
university setting. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills
and sensitivity. Ability to work as a team member in a group environment in an office dedicated to high quality services for international
students and scholars. Skills with database tools and technology. Position requires accuracy and attention to detail. Candidate must be a
U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident to serve as Alternate Responsible Officer and Designated School Official in the Student and Exchange
Visitor Information System (SEVIS), as required by federal regulation. 

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and
Experience
Preferred qualifications:

• 5 years preparing and filing employment based immigration cases
• Proficiency with immigration software such as PeopleSoft/PASS, ISSM, sunapsis, etc. including database management, reporting, and
  testing upgrades.
• Experience in digital communication including website revision, effective use of social media, preparing
  newsletters, and regulatory updates.
• Cross cultural experience gained by living and/or working outside the United States.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Focus, reading, interpreting, and applying federal guidance on
immigration issues.

Please apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/219291

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal
opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age,
color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, or status as a protected veteran.