Immigration & International Student Advisor

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a full-time Immigration Coordinator to support international students with immigration advising and document issuance. The role participates in maintaining DHS-mandated data and ensuring compliance through SEVIS reporting, reporting to the Director of International Student and Scholar Services.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in higher education, with preferred Master’s degree and experience as a DSO/ARO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Citizen or permanent residency required to serve as DSO and ARO.
• Strong ability to create written communication as shown in cover letter.
• At least 2 years of experience in a post-secondary academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide immigration advising to international students about DHS, DoS, DoL regulations and maintain legal student status.
• Act as a DSO and issue I-20s and DS-2019s, ensure SEVIS data accuracy.
• Coordinate employment authorization recommendations with SEVIS.
• Coordinate prearrival advising for student admits applying for visas and counsel on visa denials.
• Schedule programs and develop resources for international students within budget guidelines.

Skills

Written communication

DSO knowledge

Immigration advising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

SEVIS

Terra Dotta

Job description

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee seeks a full-time Immigration Coordinator to support international students with immigration advising and document issuance. The role participates in maintaining DHS-mandated data and ensuring compliance through SEVIS reporting, reporting to the Director of International Student and Scholar Services.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years in higher education, with preferred Master’s degree and experience as a DSO/ARO.