Senior J-1 Immigration & Scholar Programs Lead

Uniglobaltechnologies; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Senior Immigration Specialist to manage the J-1 Exchange Visitor program and advise international scholars on immigration, culture, and finances. You will maintain SEVIS records, support Terra Dotta workflows, and develop educational programs promoting international engagement.

The role emphasizes strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills, plus experience with university-level immigration compliance and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus three years related immigration advising experience as an ARO.
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required to access government systems.
• Knowledge of SEVIS and J/H visa regulations; ability to stay current on immigration laws.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Alternate Responsible Officer for the J-1 visa program at WFBMC.
• Develop visiting scholar program and advise departments on J-1 usage.
• Manage J-1 records for SEVP reporting and Terra Dotta document storage.
• Prepare reports and conduct educational programs for international scholars.

Skills

Public speaking

Immigration advising

ARO experience

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

WordPress

Google Apps

Terra Dotta

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Job description

Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Senior Immigration Specialist to manage the J-1 Exchange Visitor program and advise international scholars on immigration, culture, and finances. You will maintain SEVIS records, support Terra Dotta workflows, and develop educational programs promoting international engagement.

The role emphasizes strong organizational, communication, and public speaking skills, plus experience with university-level immigration compliance and program