Practical Training Processor (Phoenix, Arizona)

Trine University - Fort Wayne; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Financial Insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement benefits

Education benefits for family members

Critical Illness

Paid vacation

Sick time

Retirement plan

Education benefits

Job summary

An educational institution in Phoenix, Arizona is seeking a Practical Training Processor to support international students with CPT and OPT requests. This role involves maintaining SEVIS records, serving as a Designated School Official, and ensuring compliance with F-1 visa regulations. A background in international student services is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with international student services, SEVIS, or F-1 regulations preferred.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience with international student services, SEVIS, or F-1 regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Process CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT requests submitted by F-1 students.
• Review and update SEVIS records related to employment authorization.
• Assist with SEVIS registration and mass updates to records for students on practical training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in the student information system and SEVIS.
• Respond to inquiries about practical training processes and documents.
• Monitor request queues and resolve incomplete e-forms.
• Collaborate with Practical Training Advisors on authorization and reporting.
• Monitor CPT students' registration for required internship courses.
• Participate in audits and reports on student employment data.
• Use SEVIS to pull data on OPT/STEM OPT employment.
• Stay informed of DHS/SEVP guidance and university policy.

Skills

DSO experience

SEVIS knowledge

F-1 regulations

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

SEVIS system

Student Information System

Job description

The Practical Training Processor supports the Practical Training team in processing requests and maintaining records for students participating in Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and STEM OPT. This role involves working knowledge of F-1 visa regulations related to employment and requires accuracy in handling student records, SEVIS updates, and communication. The Practical Training Processor serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and assists in SEVIS registration and batch updates as they relate to practical training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Process CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT requests submitted by F-1 students.
• Review and update SEVIS records related to employment authorization.
• Assist with SEVIS registration and mass updates to records for students on practical training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in the student information system and SEVIS.
• Respond to inquiries from students about practical training-related processes and documentation.
• Monitor request queues and assist in resolving incomplete or returned e-forms.
• Collaborate with Practical Training Advisors to support students through practical training authorization and reporting processes.
• Monitor CPT students are registered for required internship courses when applicable.
• Participate in audits and reports on student employment data.
• Utilize the SEVIS system to pull data related to F-1 student OPT/STEM OPT employment.
• Stay informed of updates to DHS/SEVP guidance and university policy as it relates to student employment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience with international student services, SEVIS, or F-1 regulations preferred.

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer-paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary.
• Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match.
• Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children.

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs.