Coordinator Immigration Records

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Posting Summary

College

College Oth Academic Affrs Operations

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department Haenicke Inst For Global Educ

Posting Number

Posting Number S1671P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Type Nonexempt/Hourly

Pay Grade

Pay Grade C

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Manages computer interface liaising and troubleshooting with the University's Information Technology experts. Serves in the capacity of designated school official and alternate responsible officer to give immigration advice to students.

• Advises international students with requests, regulations, and legal implications in compliance with federal law.
• Evaluates and prepares student applications for United States Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• Manages records and daily operations of the student and exchange visitor information system.
• Compiles data and prepares reports to give to the Department of Homeland Security while ensuring compliance with federal and state law.
• Manages interface between the student information system, the international scholar and student management, and the student and exchange visitor program.
• Issues admission forms in the system for federal compliance. Troubleshoots and resolves datalink problems. Refers complex programming problems to information technology. Provides analysis, feedback, and testing with the information technology specialist.
• Provides direction and guidance to immigration and international admissions' staff regarding record keeping systems and computer programs while liaising with international admissions.
• Develops, creates, edits, and maintains Immigration Services website in compliance with University standards.

• Associate's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• One year's relevant experience.
• Experience with Student and Exchange Visitor Information System.
• Must either be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
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• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an Associates degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have one year of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience with Student and Exchange Visitor Information System?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the United States?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.