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SEVIS Compliance Coordinator- UH Graduate School

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: University of Houston System
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration, Bilingual
  • Administrative/Clerical
    Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 43000 - 49000 USD Yearly USD 43000.00 49000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Department:
Graduate School Salary: 43,

Description
  • Investigates, interprets, reconciles, verifies, monitors," and updates data reported to SEVIS. Manages "alert" to international students and scholars.
  • Supervises data entry personnel on SEVIS reporting procedures in developing, coordinating, and implementing appropriate policies and procedures on new and existing data collection processes. Utilizes ongoing and timely communications with appropriate University faculty and staff.
  • Authorizes international students and scholars, through Department of Homeland Security procedures, to receive visa status, extensions of stay, employment and practical training, reduced course loads and transfer to and from the University of Houston.
  • Coordinates student and scholar orientation and check-in; counsels and advises students and scholars on cultural adjustment issues.
  • Communicates and advises academic departments on visa concerns, and immigration status of international student and scholar employment.
  • Coordinates employment seminars, and processes grants for international students and scholars.
  • Assists in training new counselors, designs and updates office handouts, forms, and websites. Compiles ISSSO reports and publications.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  • MQ:
    Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

    MANDATORY:
    Must possess U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, as mandated by federal regulations. Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

    Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.

    Additional Duties

    Provides primary communication to international students on I-20 issuance requirements from Graduate School Help Desk portal.

    Ideal Candidate
    • Higher Education experience.
    • Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the ability to work in a high-pressured environment, with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
    • Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work under tight deadlines.
    • Strong communication skills.
    • Ability to interact with all levels of internal and external constituents.
    • Highest level of professionalism and respect for confidentiality.
    • Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies and procedures.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
    • Must possess U.S permanent residency or be a U.S Citizen

    All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

    The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.

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