Immigration Manager

Posting Number

STA00778PO26

Job Family

Program Management

Job Function

Program Management

USC Market Title

International Immigration Manager

Link to USC Market Title

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/185448

Job Level

M0 - Managerial

Business Title (Internal Title)

Immigration Manager

Campus

Columbia

Work County

Richland

College/Division

Division of Academic Affairs and Provost

Department

PROV Global Carolina

State Pay Range

G10

USC Market Range

MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401

Anticipated Hiring Range

$60,000 - $65,000

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37.5

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, with one hour for lunch

Basis

12 months

Job Search Category

Other Professional

About USC

About University of South Carolina

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement

The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions

The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The Immigration Manager provides leadership and oversight for the University of South Carolina’s employment-based immigration compliance program. The position develops and implements immigration policies, procedures, and compliance processes; interprets federal regulations; identifies and mitigates compliance risks; and oversees immigration matters from recruitment through employment and separation. The Manager exercises independent judgment, supervises immigration services staff, and serves as a strategic partner to Human Resources, campus leadership, hiring units, and outside immigration counsel.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or familiarity working with immigration programs for non-immigrant based visas.
• Experience interpreting and applying complex federal immigration regulations and agency guidance.
• Experience working collaboratively with Human Resources, hiring managers, academic leadership, faculty, researchers, and outside immigration counsel.
• Experience developing and implementing policies, procedures, compliance controls, training programs, and operational improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential, highly sensitive, and time-critical information.
• Experience managing multiple programs, competing priorities, regulatory deadlines, and institutional projects.
• Experience supervising professional staff.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of and/or familiarity of H-1B, E-3, TN, J-1, and related employment-based immigration processes.
• Ability to interpret federal regulations, exercise independent judgment, and resolve complex immigration matters.
• Ability to identify and mitigate immigration compliance risks.
• Ability to prioritize and manage programs, projects, and regulatory deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement compliance monitoring and reporting processes.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements effectively to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to collaborate with University leadership, Human Resources, academic units, outside counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Proficiency with database and software systems, such as PeopleSoft, HRIS, SEVIS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Trilby Suite, Via, and other related immigration systems.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Immigration Compliance Monitoring, Data Management, and Risk Control

• Manage immigration data, systems, and processes to monitor status, employment authorization, appointments, and regulatory deadlines.
• Oversee immigration data in PeopleSoft, HRIS, SEVIS, and related systems and ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Monitor deadlines and compliance requirements and ensure timely immigration actions.
• Develop reports and tracking tools to identify compliance risks, trends, and priorities.
• Maintain records and documentation to support compliance reviews, audits, and reporting.
• Partner with Human Resources to coordinate personnel actions affecting immigration status.
• Evaluate data and processes to identify compliance risks and recommend improvements.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

45

Job Duty

Policy Development, Program Administration, and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and implement employment immigration procedures, workflows, and compliance controls.
• Evaluate and improve immigration processes for compliance, efficiency, and risk management.
• Lead implementation of regulatory changes and related University processes.
• Under the supervision of the Director, coordinate with DHR, academic leadership, and campus stakeholders to integrate immigration requirements with HR operations.
• Oversee J-1 Exchange Visitor Program compliance.
• Lead immigration reporting and compliance initiatives.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership regarding program activity, compliance risks, and regulatory changes.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Job Duty

Other

• Lead special projects and process improvements supporting immigration compliance and program goals.
• Maintain strategic relationships with internal and external partners.
• Participate in relevant professional organizations and communities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

5

Job Duty

Leadership, Consultation, and Compliance Training

• Serve as a University resource for employment immigration compliance.
• Provide consultation and training to Human Resources, campus leadership, hiring units, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate regulatory changes and develop related guidance and resources.
• Coordinate with outside immigration counsel on complex immigration matters.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate immigration services staff and student employees.
• Establish work standards and monitor program performance.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

10

Job Duty

Employment Immigration and Case Management

• Under the supervision of the Director, manage the University’s employment-based immigration program for international faculty, staff, researchers, scholars, and affiliates.
• Manage employment immigration processes from recruitment and appointment through employment, permanent residency, and separation.
• Interpret federal immigration regulations and provide guidance on H-1B, E-3, TN, and J-1 visas.
• Identify and mitigate immigration compliance risks and escalate complex matters to the Director.
• Partner with Human Resources and campus leadership to ensure compliant immigration processes and timely action.
• Serve as a University liaison with outside immigration counsel and final approval authority for non-U.S.-citizen affiliate appointments.
• Manage immigration compliance initiatives.

Essential Function

Yes

Percentage of Time

20

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive

No

Hazardous weather category

Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date

10/19/2026

Job Close Date

10/26/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 26, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting

https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214610

EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.