**Job Description** As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Office of Academic Personnel and Faculty (APF) leverages its subject matter expertise and institutional perspective in academic personnel administration to support the recruitment and retention of the University of Washington's world-class community of faculty, librarians, and academic staff. International Scholars (ISO) Advisors partner with UW departments on visa-related aspects of hiring international faculty, academic personnel, and staff; assist international scholars in understanding restrictions and benefits of their nonimmigrant status; and promote the values of international educational exchange to the university community. In serving the UW community, the ISO Advisor joins the entire APF team in promoting and continually aspiring to collaboration, excellence, innovation, diversity, respect, service, and integrity. ISO Advisors draw on a broad base of immigration knowledge and expertise to facilitate trainings/workshops, analyze data and develop reports as appropriate, engage in committee work, and exercise independent judgement in carrying out business processes related to the recruitment, hiring, and sponsorship of foreign nationals. ISO Advisors demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with an international scholar population who may be challenged by language and/or cultural barriers. The complex and continually evolving world of federal immigration policy requires ISO Advisors to stay current on regulations and connected with a network of professionals and professional associations focused on immigration policy. The Office of Academic Personnel & Faculty at the University of Washington provides assistance to international faculty and other scholars from around the world who come to the UW to contribute to the institution’s academic and research objectives. UW’s international community enhances the rich diversity and cosmopolitan character of the university. The ever-changing landscape of technology, regulation, and stakeholder needs requires APF to be agile and responsive. The ISO Advisor’s focus on compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement have a direct and enterprise-wide impact on UW’s recruitment and staffing in general and the successful retention of its international scholar population, as well as UW’s continued compliance with federal immigration policy and process. **Duties & Responsibilities** ADVISING + Advise APF leadership and functional teams, academic departments, and international scholars on regulations and policies related to nonimmigrant visa sponsorship (J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, B-1/B-2) and permanent resident processes + Prepare, file, monitor, and coordinate approval of J-1, H-1B, TN, and E-3 petitions, and permanent resident applications in accord with procedures and policies of associated federal agencies such as the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Labor, etc. + As designated by supervisor, serve as Responsible Officer (RO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program in accord with the duties outlined in 22 CFR 62.11 Duties of Responsible Officers and Alternate Responsible Officers + Assist international scholars to maintain legal nonimmigrant status + Review academic personnel recruitment documents for compliance with university policy and Department of Labor guidelines + Serve as the liaison between UW, international scholars and U.S. federal agencies + Advise international scholars regarding federal policy and best practice considerations related to international travel ORIENTATION, TRAINING & COMMUNICATION + Develop and facilitate orientation sessions for newly-arrived scholars + Develop, deliver, and evaluate outreach efforts and training programs for UW staff, academic personnel, and administrators who work with and coordinate visa sponsorship for international scholars and staff + Monitor developments in J-1, H-1B, TN, E-3, and permanent residence regulations, and coordinate with APF colleagues to keep campus informed + Collaborate with APF communications colleagues to develop, review, and update web content and other communication to ensure timely dissemination of accurate, relevant, and useful information related to the recruitment, hiring, and ongoing successful employment of UW’s international scholar community + If designated as Responsible Officer by supervisor, train UW’s Alternate Responsible Officer(s) (ARO) to ensure they are knowledgeable of and in compliance with Exchange Visitor Program regulations DATA MANAGEMENT, REPORTING, AUDITING AND VALIDATION + Issue DS-2019 documents for J-1 exchange visitors + Maintain relevant records in alignment with university and government records retention requirements + Gather, analyze, validate, and/or synthesize data from multiple and varied sources to inform and support institutional reporting needs, ensure compliance, and inform decision-making + Develop, deliver, and/or analyze reports for internal and/or external constituents as appropriate QUALITY ASSURANCE/CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT + Collaborate with APF colleagues and managers in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating improvements to the organization’s workflows, processes, technologies, communication, data management, customer service, and trainings, as appropriate + Provide leadership/subject matter expertise in committee work and projects related to visa and immigration issues + Participate in discussions and activities related to advancing the organization’s strategic priorities and associated deliverables + Participate in professional development activities (e.g., training, conferences) to deepen subject matter expertise and advance organizational mission OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED + May supervise staff or student workers on a regular or project basis + Manage or participate in special projects related to strategic priorities or other institutional needs + Other duties as assigned **Minimum Requirements** + Bachelor's degree + Four years' experience working with international scholars or students in higher education setting or comparable advising experience in private- or public-sector immigration setting Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. NOTE: In addition to these minimum requirements, the position requires that the successful candidate be a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident in order to perform the Alternate Responsible Office duties outlined in the position duties. **Desired** + Juris Doctor or other relevant degree + Working knowledge of visa regulations pertaining to international scholar + Experience filing H-1B and permanent residence petitions + Familiarity with J-1 Exchange Visitors and Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) + Previous experience as an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) or Designated School Official (DSO) **Working Environment** APF allows hybrid work; however, due to in-person advising obligations, fully-remote employment is not available for this position. **Compensation, Benefits and Position Details** **Pay Range Minimum:** $80,448.00 annual **Pay Range Maximum:** $87,552.00 annual **Other Compensation:** - **Benefits:** For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/ **Shift:** First Shift (United States of America) **Temporary or Regular?** This is a regular position **FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):** 100.00% **Union/Bargaining Unit:** Not Applicable **About the UW** Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. **Our Commitment** The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) . University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.