Immigration Manager

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid tuition

Dependent scholarships

Annual leave

Sick leave

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is seeking an Immigration Manager to lead the employment-based immigration compliance program and develop policies, procedures, and compliance processes. The role interprets federal regulations, identifies risks, and oversees matters from recruitment to separation while guiding staff and coordinating with HR, campus leadership, hiring units, and outside counsel.

The position requires experience with immigration programs (H-1B, J-1, TN, E-3), strong regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience with H-1B, E-3, TN, J-1 processes and related immigration matters.
• Ability to interpret federal regulations and resolve complex immigration issues.
• Ability to identify and mitigate immigration compliance risks and deadlines.
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple programs, projects, and regulatory deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop and implement monitoring and reporting processes for compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with University leadership, Human Resources, and outside counsel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Proficiency with database and software systems such as PeopleSoft, HRIS, SEVIS, Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for USC employment-based immigration compliance program.
• Develop policies, procedures, and compliance processes; interpret regulations and mitigate risks.
• Oversee immigration matters from recruitment through employment and separation; supervise staff.
• Partner with Human Resources, campus leadership, hiring units, and outside immigration counsel.

Skills

Immigration processes

Regulatory interpretation

Compliance risk mitigation

Program management

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Monitoring & reporting

Regulatory communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Confidentiality

HRIS systems

SEVIS familiarity

Job description

Immigration Manager Department: PROV Global Carolina Advertised Salary Range: Part/Full Time: Full Time

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.

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.

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

• - 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.

Job Close Date 10/26/2026

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

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.