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International Scholar & Faculty Services

International Scholar & Faculty Services. HR Training: Hiring Global Talent. International Scholar & Faculty Services. Part of the Division of International Programs Assist campus with hiring & hosting ~ 500 international faculty, visiting scholars, and student interns

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International Scholar & Faculty Services

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  1. International Scholar & Faculty Services HR Training: Hiring Global Talent

  2. International Scholar & Faculty Services • Part of the Division of International Programs • Assist campus with hiring & hosting ~ 500 international faculty, visiting scholars, and student interns • ~ 70 new international hires / yr Located in University Plaza

  3. Overview • Recruitment • Writing MQs and PQs • Writing DOL-friendly Advertisement • Types of Positions • Selection • New NRA Review Process • Areas of Concern • Finalists • I-9 = OHR

  4. Government Agencies United States Citizen & Immigration Service (USCIS) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Department of State (DOS) Department of Labor (DOL) Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) U.S. Consulates, Embassies, and Diplomatic Missions (307 in total)

  5. Visa Categories F-1 OPT H-1B TN PR H-4 E-3D J-2 J-1 E-3 TD AOS

  6. RecruitmentWriting MQs and PQs • Did you know? To the U.S. Department of Labor MQs and PQs are equivalent • Screen Criteria: how will you know it when you see it?

  7. Sample OSU tenure track position Minimum Qualifications PhD degree in biological, physical or social science field relevant to the department goals. A record of accomplishment which merits appointment as an assistant professor. Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Strong administrative experience in areas such as personnel management, budget management and fund raising. Understanding of the research, teaching, and extended education functions of a Land Grant University. Demonstration of leadership potential through roles of continued responsibility for 2 or more years. A demonstrable commitment to creating a diverse workplace. Ability to work effectively with people at various levels of an organization. A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.   Preferred Qualifications Two or more years of administrative experience. Professional work experience outside of academia. A broad perspective arising from international or other geographically/culturally diverse experiences. A strong record of successful engagement with funding agencies, industry and/or other stakeholders.   If an international candidate is selected, they will need to meet each and every qualification to pursue preferred method of PR

  8. RecruitmentWriting “DOL friendly” ads • For tenure-track teaching positions only • Sample ad from ISFS • If you say it, DOL will hold you to it • Degree by start date • List all MQs & PQs • “Experience in _____” vs “expertise in _____”

  9. RecruitmentPositions • Tenure-track, academic and research positions = options • Classified & professional faculty = hurdles • Work visas specific to position

  10. Selection New NRA Review Process • Offer letter accepted and signed • Email candidate w/ I-9 form • If candidate needs assistance with securing US work authorization, request “NRA review” on OSU hiring system • ISFS initiates review, sends Questionnaire to finalist • Finalist returns questionnaire • Best visa type determined, ISFS completes review • Visa application sent to department & finalist

  11. Selection Areas of Concern • Applicant Screening Summary (aka Applicant Disposition Worksheet) • May need a separate list of finalists • how the selected candidate was more qualified than each finalist • Keep complete search records • May need to prove that selected candidate met all MQs & PQs

  12. SelectionQuestions from Finalists • Avoid discriminatory hiring practices • Refer candidates to ISFS for general information • Once offer letter is signed, ISFS can closely review visa options, information not shared with search chair or committee • If a candidate shares visa documents prior to offer, refer questions to OHR to verify work authorization

  13. TheSuccessful Candidate • Here (in US) • Change of Status • Transfer • There (outside of US) • Consular Notification • When Can They Enter the US? In either case, start visa application process early

  14. Visa Categories F-1 OPT H-1B TN PR H-4 E-3D J-2 J-1 E-3 TD AOS

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