SEVIS Compliance Coordinator- UH Graduate School

Uniglobalcareers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston System is seeking a SEVIS Compliance Coordinator for the Graduate School to support compliance activities related to international students and scholars. The role emphasizes advising, SEVIS data management, visa guidance, and communication support in coordination with the ISSS Office.

The position also assists with cross-cultural adjustments and maintaining accurate student records related to immigration requirements, contributing to institutional compliance and student

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEVIS compliance processes.
• Experience advising international students and scholars.
• Understanding of visa status and employment authorization guidance.
• Ability to support cross-cultural adjustments.
• Ability to coordinate orientation and check-in activities.
• Ability to manage student communications and records.
• Experience with immigration-related documentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all aspects of SEVIS.
• Coordinate with International Student & Scholar Services Office (ISSSO).
• Counsel international students and scholars on immigration laws.
• Support cross-cultural adjustments for international students.
• Manage SEVIS data and related records.
• Provide advising on visa status and employment authorization.
• Coordinate orientation and student check-in activities.
• Advise academic departments on visa concerns.
• Process grants related to student support activities.
• Support communications for international students.
• Assist with I-20 issuance requirements.

Skills

SEVIS compliance

Advising international students

Visa status guidance

Cross-cultural support

Orientation coordination

Student records management

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 The SEVIS Compliance Coordinator- UH Graduate School position at the University of Houston System supports compliance activities connected to international students and scholars. The role focuses on advising, SEVIS data management, visa guidance, and communication support in coordination with the International Student & Scholar Services Office. This position also assists with cross-cultural adjustments and helps maintain accurate student records related to immigration requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all aspects of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)
• Coordinate with the International Student & Scholar Services Office (ISSSO)
• Counsel international students and scholars on immigration laws
• Support cross-cultural adjustments for international students
• Manage SEVIS data and related records
• Provide advising on visa status and employment authorization
• Coordinate orientation and student check-in activities
• Advise academic departments on visa concerns
• Process grants related to student support activities
• Support communications for international students
• Assist with I-20 issuance requirements

Requirements

• Knowledge of SEVIS compliance processes
• Experience with advising international students and scholars
• Understanding of visa status and employment authorization guidance
• Ability to support cross-cultural adjustments
• Ability to coordinate orientation and check-in activities
• Ability to manage student communications and records
• Experience working with aspects of immigration-related documentation
• WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the university's ability to serve international students while maintaining compliance with federal regulations connected to SEVIS and visa requirements. Effective advising and accurate record management help students navigate important aspects of their academic and immigration experience while supporting institutional compliance responsibilities.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience working with international students and immigration-related advising
• Include examples of SEVIS data management or compliance responsibilities when applicable
• Demonstrate strong communication skills related to student advising and support
• Emphasize experience handling sensitive student records and documentation
• Mention familiarity with visa processes, employment authorization, or orientation coordination
• Tailor application materials to show understanding of compliance aspects in higher education settings