Immigration Support Services - Director of International & Immigration Services

The Director of International and Immigration Services will serve as the PDSO (Principal Designated School Official) for the F1 Program and the RO (Responsible Officer) for the J1 Program in SEVIS for Sacred Heart’s programs and the PDSO for Notre Dame Prep High School, part of Sacred Heart University. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

• Serves as a “Principal Designated School Official” (PDSO) and a “Responsible Officer” (RO) in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and maintains expertise in F-1 & J-1 visa regulations.
• Ensures institutional compliance with SEVP regulations by maintaining the I-17 and DS-3036 form accurately and timely updated, by filing recertifications and program changes and updates.
• Monitors immigration regulations, policy changes, and federal guidance and translates requirements into institutional procedures and communications.
• Leads all communications with SEVP support and the designated SEVP representative on behalf of the institution.
• Organizes SEVIS data processing under the guidelines provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and maintains data and quality control management.
• Provides institutional guidance on F-1 and J-1 regulations, including admissions, enrollment, employment, program changes, transfers, and student status of enrolled, OPT & STEM OPT populations.

• Leads comprehensive immigration advising throughout their academic journey and on post‑completion employment.
• Provides timely guidance on visas, status maintenance, employment authorization, travel, program changes, transfers, and other immigration matters.
• Develops programs, communication, and resources that promote international student transition, belonging, engagement, and success.
• Provides accurate immigration information to international students, monitors and tracks student immigration status, and maintains appropriate records.
• Establishes, updates, and tracks SEVIS records on a semester/trimester/module basis.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of F-1 documents for undergraduate and graduate programs and ensures compliance with all federal policies and regulations.
• Serves as liaison to deans, department heads, faculty, and administrators within the University and provides advanced immigration‑related advice and assistance to faculty and administrators regarding international student regulations.
• Develops and maintains an in‑depth knowledge of the academic programs, as well as relevant policies and procedures within each academic department to apply immigration regulations accordingly.
• Advises students with immigration petitions and applications to include processing for new F-1 visas, employment authorizations, reinstatement, and reduced course load authorizations, change of status, and medical leave.
• Ensures that students maintain OPT and STEM OPT employment authorizations and are informed of all necessary reporting requirements.
• Coordinates with outside organizations to provide external services for international students, i.e., tax filing, banking services, mobile services, and others.
• Guides students to help them access appropriate community services and local resources.
• Assists the Executive Director with the delivery of quality experience and programming to enrolled international students.

• Supervises and supports staff responsible for international student services, immigration advising, and related programs.
• Provides training and professional development to staff on immigration regulations, SEVIS requirements, advising practices, and emerging issues.
• Establishes clear procedures,…