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Immigration Manager
Salary
See Position Description
Location
Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE - Full-Time
Job Number
9907411
Agency
University of South Carolina
Opening Date
10/20/2026
Closing Date
10/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:
Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9907411
Class Code:
AH75
Position Number:
9907411
Normal Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade
Unclassified
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
Immigration Manager Department: PROV Global Carolina Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time About UofSC 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 bachelors 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. Inclusive Excellence Statement Advertised Job Summary The Immigration Manager provides leadership and oversight for the University of South Carolinas 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.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Additional Comments
Job Close Date 10/26/2026 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 Clickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC. To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9907411 EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions. je-d46559a0684d43ab835ff4d6c085e601
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
Employer State of South Carolina
Agency University of South Carolina Address Division of Human Resources
Columbia, South Carolina, 29208
Phone 803-777-3821
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