[Hiring] Student Visa & Compliance Specialist @Absolute Internship S.L.

Role Description

Absolute Internship is seeking an empathetic, detail-oriented, and proactive Student Visa & Compliance Specialist to join our global operations team. In this pivotal role, you will serve as our students' trusted guide through the visa and immigration process while acting as the team's first line of defense on compliance and legal risk.

This role is ideal for a dedicated professional with a background in international student services, immigration compliance, or legal administration who excels at turning complex legal requirements into simple, reassuring processes. You will work closely with our operational leadership, regional teams, and external legal advisors in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in student visa coordination, international student services, immigration compliance, or a related legal/contracts role.
• Working knowledge of student visa processes and labor regulations in major global destinations. A background in law, international relations, or compliance is a strong plus.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or legal background preferred.
• Full fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; additional languages relevant to our program hubs are a plus.
• Strong proficiency in CRM data management, risk assessment, and tracking operational workflows.
• Student-centric, proactive, highly adaptable, and committed to protecting both the student experience and organizational compliance.

Requirements

• Serve as the primary resource for international students, providing step-by-step guidance, timelines, and pre-submission document reviews to ensure error-free consulate applications.
• Proactively track student visa applications in our CRM, deliver real-time support during delays or roadblocks, and host pre-departure webinars and Q&A sessions.
• Develop and maintain student-friendly visa guides, FAQs, checklists, and video tutorials to streamline the pre-departure experience.
• Research and monitor regulatory changes (including internship rules, permitted hours, and host company paperwork) across current and future program destinations.
• Identify operational risks across destinations and visa types, maintain a centralized Risk Register, report insights to leadership, and lead incident responses when challenges arise.
• Support due diligence for new location launches and advise on internal compliance questions and partner contracts as needed.

Benefits

• Join a team that is small but mighty, global yet intimate.
• Experience a culture that is versatile, entrepreneurial, and deeply flexible.
• Engage in a mission-driven environment that goes beyond just offering internships.

Company Description

Absolute Internship has grown into a household name in international education, leading the industry across global hubs from London and Madrid to Tokyo and Singapore. We partner with world-class companies and universities to empower students to step out of their comfort zones and discover the world—and themselves—through life-changing experiences.

Recognized by The New York Times, BBC, and Bloomberg, we don't just offer internships; we inspire a generation to pursue their passions on a global stage.