COORDINATOR / SEVIS

Central Michigan University; Mount Pleasant (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University seeks a SEVIS Coordinator to oversee the Student Exchange Visitor Information System and related regulatory compliance. The role acts as a Designated School Official (DSO), advising students on F-1 status and employment options while coordinating arrivals and program changes.

The position collaborates with technical teams to implement data reporting via Terra Dotta, develops training resources, and analyzes data to support internationalization initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; DSO capability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of federal regulations for SEVIS and student status.

Responsibilities

• Monitors student enrollment and manages batch registration each semester.
• Maintains SEVIS server updates and security certificates.
• Translates requirements into Terra Dotta workflows and batch processes.
• Advises students on F-1 status and employment authorization, and coordinates arrivals.

Skills

DSO knowledge

Communication

Organization

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Information Systems or Higher Education

Tools

Terra Dotta (TDS)

SEVIS

XML datafile troubleshooting

Job description

COORDINATOR / SEVIS (STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM)

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number S-3981

Position Number

Position Number 68460

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External

Position Title

Position Title COORDINATOR / SEVIS (STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM)

Position Summary

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.

Required Qualifications

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,

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

Employee Group

Employee Group Professional & Administrative -Salary

Pay Range

Pay Range $45,000 - $55,000

Division

Division Student Recruitment & Retention

Department

Department International Recruitment - Admissions

Position Status

Position Status Regular

Position End Date

Employment Status

Employment Status Full-Time

FTE

FTE 1.0

Position Type

Position Type 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule

Weekly Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / weekends and evenings as required.

Location

Location Mount Pleasant, MI

About the Department

About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives. We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master’s, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence. CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more. Central is home to 17 men’s and women’s Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17. CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It’s part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state’s largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa