SEVIS Specialist

University of WisconsinMadison

  • Full time
  • 2 months ago
  • Madison,WI
  • OnSite

Job Description

Job Summary:

International Student Services (ISS) seeks an individual committed to international student transition and immigration compliance support in a fast-paced, high demand environment. This position is primarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing of immigration document requests for incoming (admitted) students seeking F-1 or J-1 student immigration status. Requires strong attention to detail and commitment to student data privacy and data integrity.

This position reports to the assistant director for compliance and is an essential member of the Compliance Team (7 staff) within the ISS office (21-23 staff). ISS serves over 7,000 F/J nonimmigrant students and over 2,000 alumni on post-completion employment authorization, in addition to the J-1 student intern program. We utilize Terra Dotta ISSS batch software to maintain F/J international student compliance and communications.

Responsibilities:

Provides administrative support for compliance related correspondence and assists in policy interpretation for a designated group or affiliate population in support of maintaining the regulatory compliance of the program.

  • 45% Connects target populations with compliance resources to assist with interpreting laws, regulations, and best practices; and communicates with customers to provide information or answer questions
  • 45% Tracks and maintains records of compliance through various mediums
  • 10% Provides logistical office support to complete operational tasks

Tasks:

  • Support immigration compliance, updates and reporting by serving as Designated School Official
    (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)
  • Review bio-demographic, financial, and immigration documentation for F-1 and J-1 student
    immigration document production and compliance updates
  • Perform routine immigration status updates, data compliance audits and Terra Dotta process
    maintenance and improvements
  • Advise admitted international students via Information Request, phone, and email
  • Participate in regular ISS staff and advising check-in meetings and IS Staff Dialogue Series

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
Bachelor’s degree in international relations, global education, business administration, data science or related field

Qualifications:

Required skills/qualifications
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Customer service in a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Demonstrated commitment to social justice education and inclusive access
Demonstrated cross-cultural competency and written/verbal communication skills for diverse and multilingual audiences
Position requires proof of U.S. citizenship/legal permanent residence to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), per Department of Homeland Security.

Preferred skills/qualifications
Previous Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) experience
Experience with Terra Dotta ISSS software and PeopleSoft Student Information System
Experience living, working, or studying abroad
Proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English

Work Schedule:

The works hours for this position will be from 8:00-4:30 but can be flexible.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $21.63 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

Diversity and inclusion are primary values for International Student Services (ISS) and are integral to achieving our strategic goals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion across all spectrums.

How to Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of three professional references through the online jobs portal by the assured consideration date.

Contact:

Kristine Schutte
[email protected]
608-262-5804
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Compliance Specialist I(CP018)

Department(s):

A10-INTL DIVISION/STUDENT SERVICES

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

305408-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

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