About this role
Title: HR Immigration Coordinator Location: Midtown Org Unit: Immigration Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Salary Range: $32.58 - $36.59 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices Position Summary Under direction, the Human Resources Immigration Coordinator provides administrative support services necessary to facilitate the enrollment and/or employment of international students, scholars and staff and to ensure institutional compliance with related institutional policies and governmental regulations. This position supports the HR-Immigration team and reports to the Assistant Director, Immigration. Job Responsibilities Creates, maintains and updates employee and student immigration records in HR systems and databases (SAP, Employee Central, Immigration Tracker, etc.). Ensures timely and accurate data entry upon hire and when immigration status is extended and/or changed. Works with tax, finance and payroll teams to ensure applicable tax benefits are applied to pay statements. Manages shared inboxes for HR-Immigration emails. Assigns case specific questions to appropriate HR-Immigration team members and responds to general email inquiries when appropriate. Coordinates onsite distribution of mail, including government issued approval notices. Schedules in-person pick-up of approval notices and creates FedEx labels when needed. Coordinates and completes I-9 reverifications for sponsored employees. Runs expiration reports for HR-Immigration team members and communicates immigration expirations to WCM departments and employees on a timely basis. Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for Weill Cornell Medicine. Handles routine tasks and updates in SEVIS for both F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors (address/phone/email updates, travel validations, etc.). Performs other administrative duties as needed. Education Bachelor's Degree Experience Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident in compliance with federal eligibility requirements for DSO and ARO roles. Experience with HR ERP software is preferred (SAP, Workday, etc.). Demonstrated interest in immigration and international student and scholar issues. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (written and verbal) Highly organized and detail oriented. Licenses and Certifications Working Conditions/Physical Demands Must work on-site at least two days each month (or as needed). Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Cornell University embraces diversity in its workforce and seeks job candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We hire based on merit, and encourage people from historically underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. Consistent with federal law, Cornell engages in affirmative action in employment for qualified protected veterans as defined in the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRRA) and qualified individuals with disabilities under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.