Practical Training Processor (Phoenix, Arizona)

Trine University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance options

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement contributions

Retirement matching

Education benefits

Job summary

A higher education institution in Phoenix is seeking a Practical Training Processor to support international students in managing their practical training requests. This role involves processing CPT and OPT requests, maintaining student records, and serving as a Designated School Official. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of F-1 visa regulations and strong communication skills. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with international student services or F-1 regulations preferred.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records.
• Experience with SEVIS system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Process CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT requests submitted by F-1 students.
• Assist with SEVIS registration and updates for students.
• 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.

Skills

Knowledge of F-1 visa regulations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

SEVIS 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.