Visa Compliance Officer
Madrid
Full-time
Permanent employee
Your mission
The Visa Compliance Officer supports international students throughout the admissions process by providing guidance on visa requirements for Spain, France, Germany and US. The role ensures that students receive accurate, timely information and that all documentation aligns with applicable immigration regulations.
Tasks and Responsabilities
- Support international students during the admissions process with visa and immigration requirements for Spain, France, Germany and US.
- Provide clear guidance on required documentation, timelines, and application procedures
- Review student documentation to ensure completeness and compliance before visa application submission
- Coordinate with Admissions teams to ensure alignment between offer issuance and visa processes
- Act as the main point of contact for student visa-related queries
- Liaise with external stakeholders when necessary (e.g., consulates, visa centers) to stay up to date with requirements
- Monitor changes in visa regulations in Spain, France, Germany and US and update internal guidelines accordingly
- Maintain accurate records of student visa documentation and application status
- Support reporting and ensure proper tracking of visa-related cases
- Contribute to the improvement of admissions and visa support processes
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Business Administration, Law, or a related field
- 2–4 years of experience in student services, admissions, or visa support (higher education preferred)
- Knowledge of student visa processes in Spain, France, Germany and/or US is a strong advantage
- Experience working with international students
- trong organizational and attention to detail skills
- Excellent communication skills, with a student-oriented approach
- Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines
- Problem-solving and proactive mindset
- Ability to explain complex requirements in a simple and clear way
- Fluent in English (required)
- Spanish, German and/or French (preferred)
About us
Schiller International University is a global institution with campuses in Madrid, Tampa, Heidelberg, and Paris, offering a U.S.-accredited curriculum designed to prepare students for careers in an interconnected world. Through a combination of experiential learning, challenge-based education, and international mobility, we equip our students with the skills and mindset to become responsible global leaders.
At Schiller, we are committed not only to academic excellence, but also to creating an inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), we strive to ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment and career development practices across all our campuses.
We actively encourage applications from women and underrepresented groups, especially in disciplines where gender imbalance persists, and we are committed to supporting all members of our community in their professional growth and leadership development.
Our approach is supported by a commitment to continuous improvement through data-driven analysis, ensuring that our practices evolve in line with international standards and reflect our values as a global institution.