University of Central Florida Hiring for Assistant Director, International Employment & Taxation at Orlando, FL  Full Time

Unleash YOUR Potential With Us

As a next-generation public research institute and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to shape the future and solve the world’s most challenging problems. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role in pushing us forward to become among the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with uniquely talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses and regional locations. That means greater challenges to tackle, more meaningful opportunities to grow, and rewarding experiences that go beyond a paycheck. We’re seeking qualified, motivated individuals who will help UCF fulfill its mission in unleashing the potential of every individual, enriching the human experience through inclusion, discovery, and innovation; and propelling broad-based prosperity for the many communities we serve.

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Director, International Employment & Taxation position is responsible for managing UCF Global’s Employment & Taxation functions including personnel, all related tasks, and processes. Processes include foreign national compliance, foreign national student & employee payroll appointments, financial aid scholarship appointments, awards, foreign student & non-student vendor setup, foreign vendor payments & foreign student reimbursements, student financials for the English Language Program, and faculty billing & student progression for the Global Achievement Academy’s (GAA). Position assists and escorts students to obtain Social Security Numbers. Position meets and assists foreign students with filing for their IRS ITIN number. Position assists foreign students in tax preparation appointments & workshops. Position may assist with UCF Global’s budget tracking, reconciling, and projections.

This is an auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Manage foreign national employment processing. Process and verify employment documents for foreign national students and employees in coordination with HR. Interpret and apply regulatory policies when processing foreign national new hires. Maintain a high level of knowledge on current immigration laws and procedures related to employment. Ensure maintenance of appropriate documentation and archiving. Ensure timely completion and accurate processing of USCIS forms & documentation, such as the I-9 & W-4. Ensure the confidentiality and security of immigration documents submitted to the office. Serve as a resource for departments, faculty, and staff on immigration and labor issues related to the F-1 & J-1 visas. Coordinate & escort students to the Social Security Office. Collect IRS employment treaty documents such as IRS Form 8233.

• Manage non-resident alien (NRA) processing for tax compliance. Ensure that departments and the university are complying with IRS regulations related to NRA taxation and its implications. Process ITIN/W-7 applications through the department’s IRS Certified Acceptance Agent program. Train departmental personnel on IRS tax requirements and reporting. Interpret and apply IRS regulatory policies pertaining to international tax treaties and immigration laws.

• Gather data for production of year-end 1042S reports. Analyze and apply tax withholding rates for various NRA scholarship awards and grants. Reconcile NRA payments with amounts remitted to Student Financial Aid. Update NRA software & databases (Tax Navigator) with individuals’ visa information.

• Oversee the foreign national supplier process.

• Provide individual international tax prep software assistance. Aid international students & employees with accessing Sprintax (individual tax software). Conduct workshops for international students to assist with tax preparation.

• Oversee UCF Global’s student financials. Mange & track all billing, refunds, and adjustments related to student payments & tuition. Manage & track all payments related to Shorelight & GAA such as progression fees, referral fees & faculty reimbursements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experiencepursuant to .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Higher Education.

• Experience with I-9 processing for international employees.

• Experience with IRS reporting such as 1042-S filings.

• Experience with Non-Resident Alien tax preparation.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Are Benefits Important to You?

Working at UCF has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program

• Paid time off, including annual and sick leave and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions

• Education assistance

• Flexible work environment

• And more…For more benefits information, go to the UCF Employee Benefits page .

Who Are We?

Founded in 1963 to fuel the region’s talent pipeline and support the growing U.S. space program, UCF is built to make a better future for our students and society. It’s one of the reasons U.S. News & World Report ranks UCF among the nation’s top 20 most innovative colleges, while Forbes, Kiplinger, and The Princeton Review rank us a best-value university. UCF is one of 14 universities nationwide designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Research 1 university. With 13 colleges, including a fully accredited College of Medicine, UCF offers more than 220-degree programs between its main campus, downtown campus, hospitality campus, academic health sciences campus, and 11 UCF Connect centers located throughout the region. In addition, UCF extends its reach to communities in and beyond Central Florida by offering complete, online programs leading to bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, Ph.D.’s., certificates, and more.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

UCF Global Finance and Human Resources

Work Schedule

Monday -Friday 8 am to 5 pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$56,030.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

12-05-2023-12-00-AM

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets. Click on to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

The University of Central Florida is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

As an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, UCF encourages all qualified applicants to apply, including women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of traditionally underrepresented populations. UCF’s Equal Opportunity Statement can be viewed at: http://eeo.ucf.edu/documents/PresidentsStatement.pdf. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.