Global Mobility Compliance Specialist

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or a

Job summary

The Global Mobility Specialist at University of Illinois Chicago provides institution‑level expertise for outbound international travel and global mobility compliance across students, faculty, and staff. The role interprets regulations, advises units on risk and eligibility, and leads trainings and incident response coordination for travel safety and compliance.

Collaborate with campus partners and manage travel registrations, ensuring data integrity and timely approvals within Terra Dotta and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in international education, global studies, public administration, compliance, or related field.
• 3–5 years progressive experience in global mobility, international programs, compliance, or travel risk management in higher education or a similarly regulated environment.
• Experience working with compliance screening tools such as Visual Compliance (Descartes) or comparable platforms, or demonstrated experience supporting international compliance review processes in collaboration with research, compliance, or regulatory offices.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting visa/immigration, export control/sanctions, or analogous regulatory frameworks and applying them to case‑based decisions; ability to synthesize complex regulations into practical guidance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills; proven ability to operate with limited supervision and handle confidential matters.
• Working knowledge of Terra Dotta’s travel registration/mobility management systems and data reporting, or experience administering enterprise software platforms supporting international travel or compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance on outbound global mobility and international travel safety requirements.
• Interpret federal and international regulations and institutional policies for complex cases and advise on compliant pathways.
• Prepare guidance notes, advisories, and summaries for unit leaders and travelers; brief senior leadership when risks are high.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support compliance reviews related to international travel and partnerships.
• Conduct institutional compliance screenings using Visual Compliance and maintain documentation.

Skills

Global mobility

Regulatory interpretation

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in international education, global studies, public administration, compliance, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Visual Compliance

Terra Dotta

Job description

The Global Mobility Specialist at University of Illinois Chicago provides institution‑level expertise for outbound international travel and global mobility compliance across students, faculty, and staff. The role interprets regulations, advises units on risk and eligibility, and leads trainings and incident response coordination for travel safety and compliance.

Collaborate with campus partners and manage travel registrations, ensuring data integrity and timely approvals within Terra Dotta and