COORDINATOR / SEVIS (STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM)

Uniglobalcareers; Mount Pleasant (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Michigan University is seeking a Coordinator/SEVIS to support international education operations, focusing on SEVIS management, advising, and regulatory compliance for international students.

The role serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and ensures students maintain valid F-1 status while navigating transfers, changes of level, and employment authorization. This position requires up-to-date knowledge of federal regulations and active student support.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEVIS processes and related compliance requirements.
• Understanding of federal regulations governing international students.
• Experience advising international students on status and immigration processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage SEVIS data and related administrative tasks.
• Ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations.
• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and maintain F-1 status guidance for students.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in federal regulations affecting international education.
• Advise students on transfers, changes of level, and employment authorization.

Skills

SEVIS knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Student advising

DSO responsibilities

Tools

SEVIS system

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW Central Michigan University is seeking a Coordinator / SEVIS (Student Exchange Visitor Information System) to support international education operations and regulatory processes connected to student exchange activities. This position focuses on SEVIS management, student advising, and institutional compliance with federal regulations governing international educational exchange. The role also serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and supports students in maintaining valid F-1 status throughout their academic experience.

Key responsibilities

• Support management of the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• Perform related compliance functions to ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO)
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of related federal regulations
• Advise students on maintaining valid F-1 status
• Provide guidance on related benefits including transfers, change of level, and employment authorization
• Participate in the arrival process for new students
• Support international educational exchange processes

Requirements

Knowledge of SEVIS processes and related compliance

Key responsibilities

• Ability to maintain current knowledge of federal regulations
• Ability to advise students regarding F-1 status and related
• Ability to support international education and student exchange operations
• Ability to participate in new student arrival processes
• Ability to perform Designated School Official responsibilities WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays an important role in supporting international education and ensuring compliance with federal regulations connected to student exchange programs. Accurate SEVIS management and effective student advising help institutions maintain regulatory standards while supporting international students throughout their academic journey.

Bonus: Application advice

• Review current SEVIS processes and federal compliance expectations before applying
• Highlight any experience related to international education, exchange programs, or student advising
• Emphasize attention to detail when discussing regulatory or compliance-related

Key responsibilities

• Demonstrate experience communicating policies and regulations clearly to students
• Include examples of supporting students through complex administrative processes
• Prepare to discuss how you stay informed about changing federal regulations and related guidance