SEVIS Compliance & Data Coordinator

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

Job summary

University of Houston Graduate School is seeking a data-driven professional to manage SEVIS reporting, verify data, and monitor alerts for international students and scholars. This role includes supervising data-entry staff and coordinating visa-related actions under DHS procedures.

You will advise departments on immigration issues, coordinate orientations, and support training, seminars, and reporting efforts in a fast-paced higher-education environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Investigates, interprets, reconciles, verifies, monitors data reported to SEVIS.
• Supervises data entry personnel and coordinates SEVIS reporting procedures.
• Authorizes visa statuses and related actions under DHS procedures.
• Coordinates student and scholar orientation and check-in; counsels on cultural adjustment.
• Advises academic departments on visa concerns and employment.
• Coordinates employment seminars and processes grants for international students and scholars.
• Trains new counselors and compiles ISSSO reports and publications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Policy interpretation

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SEVIS

Job description

University of Houston Graduate School is seeking a data-driven professional to manage SEVIS reporting, verify data, and monitor alerts for international students and scholars. This role includes supervising data-entry staff and coordinating visa-related actions under DHS procedures.

You will advise departments on immigration issues, coordinate orientations, and support training, seminars, and reporting efforts in a fast-paced higher-education environment.