Associate Student Services, Placement Coordinator & DSO (Miami)

MIU City University Miami; Kansas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MIU City University Miami is seeking an organized Associate Student Services, Placement Coordinator & DSO to join our team. You will support student success, retention, employability, and F-1 compliance by partnering with Academic Affairs, Registrar, Admissions, and the PDSO.

The role includes advising, coordinating career readiness and placement activities, onboarding students, and maintaining SEVIS records and I-20 processing.

Qualifications

• Experience in higher education, student services, academic advising, international student services, or a related field.
• Experience working with F-1 students and SEVIS/SEVP regulations is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with confidential student information and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Data-driven and results-oriented approach.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.

Responsibilities

• Support student services, retention, SAP tracking and records.
• Coordinate career readiness and placement activities including surveys.
• Organize onboarding and campus events to engage students.
• Assist with SEVIS records, Form I-20 processing, and status changes.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs, Registrar, Admissions, and the PDSO.
• Support institutional reporting and accreditation initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy across SIS and SEVIS systems.

Skills

Student services

Academic advising

SEVIS/SEVP compliance

F-1 international students

Data handling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in higher education, international student services, or related field

Tools

SEVIS

Student Information System (SIS)

Job description

MIU City University Miami | Miami, FL

MIU City University Miami is seeking a student-centered and highly organized professional to join our team as Associate Student Services, Placement Coordinator & DSO.

This position plays a key role in supporting student success, retention, employability, and F-1 student compliance, working closely with Academic Affairs, Registrar, Admissions, and the PDSO.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Services & Retention
• Monitor student engagement, attendance, and Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Provide academic advising, tutoring, and personalized follow-up to students at risk.
• Implement retention strategies and support student persistence and re-enrollment.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready records of student communications and interventions.

Career & Placement

• Coordinate career readiness and employability activities throughout the student lifecycle.
• Conduct graduation and exit advising, including placement and employability surveys.
• Track and report student placement and employability outcomes.

Student Engagement & Campus Activities

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new students.
• Organize student engagement activities and campus events.
• Support graduation activities and other student-facing initiatives.

DSO / SEVP-SEVIS Compliance

• Support the PDSO in maintaining accurate SEVIS records for F-1 students.
• Assist with the processing and updating of Form I-20s and student status changes.
• Review student documentation and support compliance with SEVP/SEVIS requirements.
• Provide guidance to F-1 students regarding immigration-related academic requirements.
• Identify and elevate compliance concerns to the PDSO.

Documentation & Accreditation

• Maintain accurate student records and documentation.
• Support institutional reporting, accreditation requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with Academic Affairs, Registrar, and PDSO to ensure data accuracy across institutional and SEVIS systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in higher education, student services, academic advising, international student services, or a related field.
• Experience working with F-1 students and SEVIS/SEVP regulations is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with confidential student information and maintain high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Data-driven and results-oriented approach.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and international environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international university.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Dynamic and multicultural work environment.
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on student success and institutional effectiveness.

Location: Miami, Florida

Work modality: On-site

Join MIU City University Miami and contribute to student success, academic excellence, and a strong culture of compliance.