SEVIS Compliance Coordinator- UH Graduate School - (497281 )

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a dedicated international student advisor to ensure SEVIS compliance and counsel students and scholars on immigration rules. You will manage SEVIS reporting and advise on visa matters.

Responsibilities include supervising data entry, coordinating orientation, and assisting departments with visa concerns while maintaining confidentiality. Strong Microsoft Office skills and multi-tasking ability are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.
• U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency required.
• Minimum of three years of directly job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure SEVIS compliance and accuracy of data reported.
• Supervise data entry personnel and SEVIS reporting procedures.
• Authorize visa status changes and practical training per DHS rules.
• Coordinate student/scholar orientation and check-in; advise on cultural adjustment.
• Communicate visa concerns to academic departments and monitor employment for international students/scholars.
• Coordinate employment seminars and assist with grants for international students and scholars.
• Train new counselors and maintain office materials and publications.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SEVIS

Job description

Department: GraduateSchoolSalary: 43,000-48,900

Description

Responsible for ensuring full compliance with all aspects of theStudent and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) in the, orin coordination with, International Student & Scholar ServicesOffice (ISSSO). Counsels international students and scholars onimmigration laws, and cross-cultural adjustments.

1. Investigates, interprets, reconciles, verifies, monitors," andupdates data reported to SEVIS. Manages "alert" to internationalstudents and scholars.
2. Supervises data entry personnel on SEVIS reporting procedures indeveloping, coordinating, and implementing appropriate policies andprocedures on new and existing data collection processes. Utilizesongoing and timely communications with appropriate Universityfaculty and staff.
3. Authorizes international students and scholars, throughDepartment of Homeland Security procedures, to receive visa status,extensions of stay, employment and practical training, reducedcourse loads and transfer to and from the University of Houston.
4. Coordinates student and scholar orientation and check-in; counselsand advises students and scholars on cultural adjustmentissues.
5. Communicates and advises academic departments on visa concerns,and immigration status of international student and scholaremployment.
6. Coordinates employment seminars, and processes grants forinternational students and scholars.
7. Assists in training new counselors, designs and updates officehandouts, forms, and websites. Compiles ISSSO reports andpublications.
8. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical andpractical aspects of an analytical, technical or professionaldiscipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professionaldiscipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtainedthrough a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a collegeor university or an equivalent in-depth specialized trainingprogram that is directly related to the type of work beingperformed. MANDATORY: Must possess U.S. Citizenship or LawfulPermanent Residency, as mandated by federal regulations. Requires aminimum of three (3) years of directly job-relatedexperience.

- Department is willing to accept education in lieu ofexperience.

Additional Duties

Provides primary communication to international students on I-20issuance requirements from Graduate School Help Desk portal.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess thefollowing:

• Higher Education experience.
• Must be a multi-tasker, extremely organized, and have the abilityto work in a high-pressured environment, with strong interpersonaland problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong attention to detail and be able to work undertight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal and externalconstituents.
• Highest level of professionalism and respect forconfidentiality.
• Ability to clearly interpret and implement policies andprocedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess U.S permanent residency or be a U.S Citizen

The following documents are required:

• Cover letter delineating the manner in which your work experienceapplies to the posting.
• Resume
• Salary History
• Transcript
• Three work references. The hiring department expects you to namecurrent or past supervisors.

NOTE: We will maintain your confidentiality and notify you beforecontacting any of your references. References will be contactedonly after the interviewing process has been completed.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are securitysensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are EqualOpportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.