COORDINATOR / SEVIS (STUDENT EXCHANGE VISITOR INFORMATION SYSTEM)

This position directly supports management of the Student Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and related regulatory compliance functions to ensure institutional compliance with federal regulations governing international educational exchange. The SEVIS Coordinator serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and maintains up to date knowledge of related federal regulations, advises students on maintaining valid F-1 status and related benefits including transfers, change of level and employment authorization and participates in the arrival process for new students. This position works closely with functional and technical teams to implement electronic reporting/monitoring of data for F and J Students, Exchange Visitors and dependents through the Terra Dotta (TDS) international self-service portal. Serves as a subject matter expert to translate business requirements into TDS objects and workflows. Develops, schedules and coordinates training resources. Collects and analyzes statistical data to support internationalization strategic plan. Serves as point person for website updates and will contribute to social media efforts.

Bachelor's degree.
Ability to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
Demonstrated organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Per Department of Homeland Security regulations, U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency is required.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn, xml datafile troubleshooting,

Master's degree in Information Systems or Higher Education.
One year of experience as a DSO.
Experience working with SEVIS related batch software and the related technical requirements.
Experience with website design and maintenance.
Experience with statistical analysis and report writing.
Experience working in a higher education environment.

Monitors student enrollment and manages batch registration each semester for all enrolled students.
Manages software updates and security certificate installation on the SEVIS server and RTI.
Troubleshoots and resolves batch system issues.
Identifies, analyzes and documents business requirements and data elements for functional areas that impact students.
Translates business requirements and specifications into batch processes and workflows.
Compiles and disseminates statistical data regarding international students and scholars for internal and external consumption.
Maintains up to date knowledge of federal regulations.
Advises students on maintaining valid F-1 status and related benefits.
Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO).
Coordinates the arrival process for new students and oversees new student check in requirements and related processes.
Monitors and reconciles SEVIS Alerts and Data Fixes.
Serves as point person for website updates and will contribute to social media efforts.
Contributes to student programming and assessment efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.

None.

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions — Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more — are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

Central Michigan University is a place where we value students and work for their success, where we act as family, and where employees are engaged, appreciated and have extraordinary opportunities to make a difference.

We intentionally maintain and strengthen the hallmark CMU culture that sets us apart from our peers by expecting CMU leaders and employees to model the following Leadership Standards and develop them within their teams.

Please review the Leadership Standards before applying for this position.

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU's mission, vision, and leadership standards.


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