Posting Number: S05945P

Department: Human Resources

Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000, depending on level of experience

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Employment Immigration Specialist.

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The UT Dallas Office of Human Resources is currently looking to hire an experienced Employment Immigration Specialist to work with our employment & compensation team. If you enjoy working with talented professionals who support each other, work hard, and know have to have fun, look no further.

We are seeking curious minded candidates who are looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with an organization and leadership team that cares about its employees. Successful candidates must meet minimum qualifications to be considered. Don’t wait - Apply now!

Employment Immigration Specialist II:

Reporting to the Director of Employment & Compensation in the Office of Human Resources, this position will assist in overseeing the university’s employment immigration program. The Immigration Specialist is responsible for filing employment immigration petitions and works with outside council on permanent residency requests. This role will also assist with onboarding and transitional services for international TA/RA/GA (F-1’s) employees and the J-1 check-in process. This is a lead position and may supervise the work of other staff.

Employment Immigration Specialist II position Information:

• FLSA Status: Exempt

• Salary Grade: 13

• Salary Range: up to $70,000 depending on experience

Employment Immigration Specialist I:

Reporting to the Director of Employment & Compensation in the Office of Human Resources, this position will assist in overseeing the university’s employment immigration program. The Immigration Specialist is responsible for filing employment immigration petitions and works with outside council on permanent residency requests. This role will also assist with onboarding and transitional services for international TA/RA/GA (F-1’s) employees and J-1 check-in process.

Employment Immigration Specialist I position Information:

• FLSA Status: Non-exempt

• Salary Grade: 12

• Salary Range: up to $60,000 depending on experience

Successful candidates will have excellent written and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to work in a team and independently. Forward-thinking and creative, this candidate will work to develop and enhance the current processes with the goal of creating a welcoming and stress-free for foreign nationals. Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work in fast-paced environment.

To be considered for this role, applicants must have at least 4 to 5 years of related experience as outlined in the minimum qualifications section, including at least 2 to 3 years immigration experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

HR Specialist II:

Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years general human resources experience or administrative experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

HR Specialist I:

Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years general human resources experience or administrative experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Preferred Education and Experience

• Five (5) years employment Immigration experience in higher education or as a paralegal.

• Experience with immigration software.

• Experience using a ticketing system.

• Experience with software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point are required.

• One (1) or more years working in Human Resources field.

• PHR , SPHR , SHRM certification

Important Message:

1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. EOE , including disability/veterans. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator (ADACoordinator@utdallas.edu) . For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator (TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu) .