Coordinator​/Sevis; Student Exchange Visitor Information System

COORDINATOR / SEVIS (STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM)

Position Number: S-3981

This position directly supports management of the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and related regulatory compliance functions to ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations governing international educational exchange. The SEVIS Coordinator serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and maintains up to date knowledge of related federal regulations, advises students on maintaining valid F-1 status and related benefits including transfers, change of level and employment authorization and participates in the arrival process for new students.

This position works closely with functional and technical teams to implement electronic reporting/monitoring of data for F and J Students, Exchange Visitors and dependents through the Terra Dotta (TDS) international self-service portal. Serves as a subject matter expert to translate business requirements into TDS objects and workflows. Develops, schedules and coordinates training resources. Collects and analyzes statistical data to support internationalization strategic plan.

Serves as point person for website updates and will contribute to social media efforts.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Per Department of Homeland Security regulations, U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency is required.
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, xml datafile troubleshooting,

• Master’s degree in Information Systems or Higher Education.
• One year of experience as a DSO.
• Experience working with SEVIS related batch software and the related technical requirements.
• Experience with website design and maintenance.
• Experience with statistical analysis and report writing.
• Experience working in a higher education environment.

• Monitors student enrollment and manages batch registration each semester for all enrolled students.
• Manages software updates and security certificate installation on the SEVIS server and RTI.
• Troubleshoots and resolves batch system issues.
• Identifies, analyzes and documents business requirements and data elements for functional areas that impact students.
• Translates business requirements and specifications into batch processes and workflows.
• Compiles and disseminates statistical data regarding international students and scholars for internal and external consumption.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of federal regulations.
• Advises students on maintaining valid F-1 status and related benefits.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Coordinates the arrival process for new students and oversees new student check in requirements and related processes.
• Monitors and reconciles SEVIS Alerts and Data Fixes.
• Serves as point person for website updates and will contribute to social media efforts.
• Contributes to student programming and assessment efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

None.

• Staff Pay Level:
• Pay Range: $45,000 - $55,000
• Division:
  Student Recruitment & Retention
• Department:
  International Recruitment - Admissions
• Position Status:
  Regular
• Position End Date:
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• FTE: 1.0
• Position Type: 12 month
• Weekly
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.
• Location:
  
  Mount Pleasant, MI
• Posting Ends:
• Open Until Filled:
  Yes

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