AST DIR, Exchange Visitor Serv
Company: ImmigrationJobs
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Classification TitleAssistant Director, Exchange Visitor
ServicesClassification Minimum RequirementsMaster's degree in an
appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a
bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant
experience.Job DescriptionServes as Alternate Responsible Officer
(ARO) for the UF sponsored J Exchange Visitor Program within the
Exchange Visitor Services unit (EVS). Provides J visa immigration
advising for participants and campus users of the J program. The UF
sponsored J program consists of several categories: Short-Term
Scholar, Research Scholar, Professor, Student Intern, Degree
Seeking Student and Non-Degree Degree Student. This includes but is
not limited to working closely with sponsoring UF departments,
hosting UF faculty sponsors, as well as incoming and current J visa
holders. Coordinates with UF host departments on the initial
applications for Form DS-2019, production of Form DS-2019, as well
as a variety of amendment documents. Audits degree-seeking students
class registrations to ensure compliance with federal immigration
requirements.Training, advising, and adhering to regulations from a
variety of federal entities governing the J program including but
not limited to the U.S. Department of State (DoS), Student and
Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border
Protection (CBP). Reviews and evaluates petitions for J1 and J2
statutes that are submitted to the agencies aforementioned for
adjudication. Manages the SEVIS alerts list to ensure visitors have
timely completed their check-in.Create and implement training
materials for stakeholders both in online, written, and in-person
formats. Along with the Director of Exchange Student Services,
develop and implement internal policies and procedures to
facilitate and streamline the process and procedure of the Exchange
Visitor Service unit.Supervise, onboard, and train Immigration
Specialist I, and EVS student workers.Create and compile all
necessary reports for the Exchange Visitor unit, within the Student
& Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), Terradotta,
Homebase, English3, and other platforms. Oversight of the Exchange
Visitor Services unit's website, and Standard Operating Procedures.
With final approval from Director of Exchange Visitor Services.Be
the point of contact for emergencies and general questions in the
absence of the EVS unit director.Collaborates with core offices on
campus, such as the UF Counseling and Wellness Center, the Student
Healthcare Center, Payroll and Tax Services, Bursar's and
Registrar's Office, as well as services off campus such as the
local Social Security Administration office and the Driver's
License Bureau. Coordinates the efforts to support our stakeholders
during the tax filing season, liaising with Sprintax and the
Assistant Director for International Student Support. This process
includes our J1/J2 visitors, UWC students, and F1 visa holders.
Assists our J1/J2, UWC (United World College), and F1 visa holders
in applying for ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number) with
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Other duties as
assigned.Expected Salary$65,000 - $70,000 annuallyRequired
QualificationsMaster's degree in an appropriate area and two years
of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate
area and four years of relevant experience. Per federal regulation
must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident.Preferred
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