Immigration Specialist II - Jupiter, FL

 Classification Title:  

Immigration Specialist II 

Classification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and one year of
relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Job Description:  

Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and
administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and
visitors, serve as Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), deliver expert guidance
relative to filing applications/petitions for all nonimmigrant and immigrant
options, maintain confidential data, and conduct immigration related trainings
and orientations campus-wide. 

Job Responsibilities and Duties: 

Provide senior-level advice and counsel to laboratories and
administrative departments to appoint and sponsor international employees and
visitors. Collaborate and consult with Institute faculty, HR, international
scholars (and their family members), and hiring departments to develop options
and strategically plan for their current and future immigration needs. Provide
information, advice, and documentation regarding international travel, I-94
status, employment authorization, visa stamp applications, visa extensions and
amendments, and change of status applications demonstrating proficiency on
broad immigration and US agency related issues and requirements. Creatively
resolve complex issues and problems based on thorough understanding of relevant
policies and government regulations and University policies. 

Expected to be an expert relative to filing
applications/petitions for all nonimmigrant and immigrant options for the
Institute’s international population. Classifications include, but are not
limited to, J-1/J-2, H-1B, TN-1, E-3, O-1, F-1 (CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT), B-1,
WB, and US Permanent Resident status. Keep up to date on complex regulations,
policies, and practices of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and all its
divisions, U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Social Security
Administration, the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles, and other government
agencies as well as Institute policies, procedures, and practices relating to
the sponsoring of foreign nationals. Stay abreast of new developments of laws
and/or regulations to help faculty, international scholars and departments
comply with the new regulations. Serve as the main contact for UF International
Center office, UF Immigration Compliance office, and Fragomen attorney
representation. 

Monitor and execute the daily operation of the J Exchange
Visitor Program and ensure that the program operates with integrity, adopts the
best practices and that the highest levels of services are offered to Institute
faculty, international scholars, and departments. Use, maintain, and monitor
the SEVIS database for the J Exchange Program. Stay abreast of changes and make
necessary adjustments. Serves as the Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for
the U.S. Department of State J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. Provide information
and advice regarding J-1 required health insurance for scholars and their
families. 

Create and maintain a database for tracking international
employees and visitors using Smartsheets containing data on international
scholars and family members and produce reports from such data. Input all data
into the UF International Office computer system called Terra Dotta. Input all
data into the UF Immigration Compliance portal Fragomen Connect. 

Create and conduct all training, orientations and
informational workshops for Institute faculty, international scholars, and
departments. Create and update all instructional and informational materials,
email templates, and forms. 

Plan all aspects of campus cultural events including Diwali,
Chinese New Year, Holiday Party, and other offerings. 

Order office supplies and promotional items. 

Manage and project office budget including making check
requests, assigning expenses to correct budget codes, and predicting budget for
next fiscal year. 

Perform other duties as assigned. 

Expected Salary:  

Commensurate with experience.  

Required Qualifications:  

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and one year of
relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

Preferred:  

Master’s degree in International Studies, International
Relations, International Business or some other closely related discipline is
preferred.  

Minimum of 5 years related experience in international
scholar and student advising, including at least 3 years of international
scholar advising for scientific researchers and scholars.  

Significant experience interpreting and applying complex
student and scholar non-immigrant regulations. 

Experience interpreting and applying complex scientific
research and scholar-based immigration regulations. 

Experience studying, living, or working abroad is preferred. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter
and resume. 

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five
references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring
department will contact the listed references via email requesting their
reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. 

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin May 1, 2026. 

This is a time-limited position.  

The University of Florida is a member of the State
University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply
for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at
800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.  

Health Assessment Required: No.
 

Advertised: 

24 Apr 2026 Eastern
Daylight Time 

Applications close: 

Open until filled