Designated School Official

Designated School Official

Join our team of student-focused individuals working together in order to encourage intellectual and spiritual growth, leadership and service.

The Designated School Official will perform a broad range of duties to meet the needs of the international student population, including updating and creating student records within SEVIS, and processing other SEVIS-related applications.

This person will have excellent intercultural, problem-solving, organizational, and computer skills to keep up with the demands of the office. The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to be a dynamic team player, and experience in educational processes.

Requirements:

• Should be a U.S. citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Must possess good people skills, ability to communicate honestly and with tact for students who may not qualify for admissions.
• Outstanding telephone skills; polite, friendly manner working with students.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Proficient in computer literacy and knowledgeable of Microsoft Office.
• Must show initiative, adaptability, resourcefulness, dependability, and ability to take action.
• Customer service experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Will require occasional weekend work and travel.
• Will require on-campus travel for hosting events.
• Office hours and work times are based on student needs, including availability for students worldwide.

Key

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with admissions staff, advisors, customer service representatives, and other Designated School Officials to keep student records up-to-date and accurately entered into SEVIS.
• Submit correction requests and data fixes for students and dependents to the SEVIS Help Desk and follow up when necessary.
• View and print reports within SEVIS.
• Update/edit records for students and dependents (Form I-20), including financial, program, and personal information; transferring and registering student records within SEVIS; adding and editing employment authorization, including requesting OPT and STEM.
• Review, approve, and process I-20, CPT, STEM and OPT applications.
• Draft, save, submit, and print records for students and dependents (Form I-20).
• Communicate effectively with students in a timely manner.
• Provides thorough knowledge of the University, academic departments, programs, curricula, methods of program delivery, and expectations.
• Collaboration with academic departments and administration on a regular basis and ability to build/maintain positive relationships.
• Provide prompt and efficient customer service through the Department of International Graduate Services and for the University.
• Learn and execute new information and data processes that are required to meet the needs of the Department of International Graduate Services.
• Represent the University at events.
• Assist with on-campus events for international students.
• Performs other duties as assigned

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