Immigration Program & Compliance Lead

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

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