Job Description
About Us
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Job Summary
The Student Immigration Coordinator supports the institute's compliance with federal immigration regulations related to non-immigrant student and scholar visa programs. This role assists with regulatory updates, administrative coordination, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure a seamless experience for international students and scholars. The coordinator also serves as an institute liaison to federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS).
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Process certificates of eligibility for student visa holders.
Job Duty 2 -
Provide ongoing support for government-mandated compliance and reporting related to hosting non-immigrant student and scholar visa holders.
Job Duty 3 -
Manage communications efforts, including newsletters, social media accounts, and other outreach initiatives for the international student and scholar services team.
Job Duty 4 -
Coordinate advising events and offer guidance on topics such as visa benefits, international travel, and maintaining lawful status.
Job Duty 5 -
Support the development and facilitation of informational and cultural engagement programming for visa holders and campus stakeholders.
Job Duty 6 -
Manage purchasing records and transactions for the international student and scholar services team, including ongoing tracking and reconciliation.
Job Duty 7 -
Conduct required reporting in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Job Duty 8 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma. Vocational Training/Degree may be preferred or required (some profiles may require additional education).
Other Required Qualifications
A person in this position will be required to be a Designated School Official approved by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. This designation can be obtained after being hired for the position.
Required Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience in immigration advisory at a US college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience supporting international students or scholars with immigration and visa matters. Familiarity with Banner and/or SEVIS
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to build collaborative relationships
SKILLS
Planning skills
Detail-oriented
Interpersonal skills
Customer/client orientation
Oral and written communication skills
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Atlanta, GA
Job Grade: A6
Anticipated hourly rate of $20.00 to $25.00 will be commensurate with qualifications.
Background Check
A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check + a credit check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
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Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.
About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.
Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.
Job Summary
The Student Immigration Coordinator supports the institute's compliance with federal immigration regulations related to non-immigrant student and scholar visa programs. This role assists with regulatory updates, administrative coordination, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure a seamless experience for international students and scholars. The coordinator also serves as an institute liaison to federal agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS).
Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Process certificates of eligibility for student visa holders.
Job Duty 2 -
Provide ongoing support for government-mandated compliance and reporting related to hosting non-immigrant student and scholar visa holders.
Job Duty 3 -
Manage communications efforts, including newsletters, social media accounts, and other outreach initiatives for the international student and scholar services team.
Job Duty 4 -
Coordinate advising events and offer guidance on topics such as visa benefits, international travel, and maintaining lawful status.
Job Duty 5 -
Support the development and facilitation of informational and cultural engagement programming for visa holders and campus stakeholders.
Job Duty 6 -
Manage purchasing records and transactions for the international student and scholar services team, including ongoing tracking and reconciliation.
Job Duty 7 -
Conduct required reporting in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Job Duty 8 -
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or Vocational School Diploma. Vocational Training/Degree may be preferred or required (some profiles may require additional education).
Other Required Qualifications
A person in this position will be required to be a Designated School Official approved by the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. This designation can be obtained after being hired for the position.
Required Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience in immigration advisory at a US college or university.
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience supporting international students or scholars with immigration and visa matters. Familiarity with Banner and/or SEVIS
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to build collaborative relationships
SKILLS
Planning skills
Detail-oriented
Interpersonal skills
Customer/client orientation
Oral and written communication skills
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, *** (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does have financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Atlanta, GA
Job Grade: A6
Anticipated hourly rate of $20.00 to $25.00 will be commensurate with qualifications.
Background Check
A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check + a credit check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
Apply for Job
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Student Immigration Coordinator position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Atlanta offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
