SEVIS Records Coordinator & Student Engagement Advisor

About the Position

Please Note:
Review of applications will begin on January 5, 2026.

The SEVIS Records Coordinator and Student Engagement Advisor supports the International Programs office by serving as a Designated School Official (DSO) and providing guidance to newly admitted and continuing F-1 students. This position is responsible for communicating with students, collecting and reviewing required documentation, and overseeing the issuance of the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20) and completion of initial SEVIS registration.

This role interprets and applies F-1 immigration and enrollment regulations to advise students on maintaining status, navigating complex situations (such as visa delays, SEVIS transfers, or change of status applications), and planning for timely enrollment. The position exercises discretion in tailoring guidance within established institutional procedures and collaborates closely with other F-1 advisors to ensure consistency and compliance.

This position also organizes, coordinates, and facilitates international student events, workshops, and engagement activities that promote student adjustment, community-building, and success. This includes developing and presenting educational sessions on F-1 rules, academic life, and cultural transition, and incorporating best practices in student development and intercultural learning.

This position works closely with International Admissions, the Global Academy, and other campus departments to support a smooth transition for international students and address the diverse needs of the international student population. This role also supports the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) in meeting SEVIS reporting and compliance requirements.

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) providing proactive guidance and support to new F-1 students from admission through initial enrollment.
• Interpret and communicate immigration and enrollment regulations to help students understand their specific circumstances (e.g., visa issues, SEVIS transfers, Change of Status applications).
• Provide tailored advising within established institutional policies and procedures, recognizing when to elevate complex or unique cases.
• Coordinate with other F-1 advisors to ensure consistent and compliant communication across the International Programs team.
• Develop and deliver information sessions and communications that help students plan for timely enrollment, maintain status, and successfully transition to campus life.
• Maintain accurate student and program data in systems such as Salesforce and People Soft to support I-20 issuance and regulatory compliance.

• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate international student events and activities, including orientation, International Education Week, and workshops designed to support student adjustment, engagement, and success.
• Provide guidance and advising to international students on F-1 regulations, cultural adjustment, and academic life as part of event planning and delivery.
• Develop and present educational sessions, or coordinate presenters, on topics related to F-1 compliance, academic success, and cultural transition.
• Design and update workshop and event content to align with best practices in international student engagement, student development, and intercultural learning.
• Encourage and mentor international students to participate in campus activities and leadership opportunities, fostering a sense of belonging and community.
• Collect and analyze data on student participation and feedback to inform program improvement.
• Serve as the primary contact for the Global Excellence Scholarship for international students, collaborating with university staff and the Director to support award recipients.
• Maintain awareness of current trends, regulations, and resources relevant to international student programming and engagement.

• Run daily processes in current software to gather SEVIS-reportable changes.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates of information in SEVIS.
• Organize data processing and workflow for semester registration of students in SEVIS.
• Update and manage new international student files for no shows/deferrals.
• Work closely with DSO’s to update SEVIS requires.
• Update F-1 student information in SEVIS, SIS, and other related software.
• Maintain accurate information on website related to area.

• Prepare regular/timely reports to track new international student trends in different admissions related categories.
• Track enrollment data and analyze to ensure accuracy in SEVIS reporting of students enrolled.
• Utilize current software to create, update, and maintain enrollment reports. Make recommendations on new reports.

• The equivalent of two (2) years of professional experience in one of the student services program areas or in a related field.
• Experience should give evidence of…