Department:
International Student Affairs / Academic Affairs
Description:
This position provides administrative assistance to the International Student Affairs Coordinator/Designated School Official (DSO) and works directly with them on all matters related to USCIS and immigration services. Serving as the secondary DSO, the candidate will assist in maintaining SEVIS updates, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with federal regulations. The role also includes supporting immigration procedures within the department, addressing the daily needs and questions of international students both on and off campus, and providing oversight for the International Student Ministry.
Qualifications:
Must be a US citizen or permanent resident
Have a working knowledge of Immigration Laws and SEVIS program within USCIS
Exceptional skills in organization, and the ability to multi-task
Administrative and Self-Motivated
Customer Services skills a must
A working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication
Special Requirements:
Must be prepared to work extra hours the weeks leading up to and the week of New Student Arrival.
To be able and willing to communicate, minister, and instruct international students on their immigration status, situations and circumstances.
Public speaking skills a must.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintains proper SEVIS DSO requirements, including SEVP Training for Designated School Officials
Operate within the SEVIS system to generate I-20 documents
Assist in maintaining proper immigration statuses in SEVIS for all international students with CFNI I-20’s
Available to sign and or distribute I-20 documents as needed/ in the absence of ISA coordinator
Assist in the coordination and maintenance of the Practical Training programs (i.e. OPT/CPT), processes and procedures
Help prepare for the annual international scholarship committee meeting
Assist in the absence of International Student Affairs Supervisor
Assist in preparing for and working during New Student Arrival for International
students
Execute special projects given by the International Student Affairs Coordinator
Electronic file management of all international student documents and processes
Answer, direct, and return phone calls and emails related to and from International Students
Create and distribute Verification Letters for International students
Create and distribute Invitation Letters for international family/friends attending graduation
Coordinate events associated with the International Student Affairs Department
