Immigration Support Coordinator, International Affairs

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Job Summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is hiring for Immigration Support Coordinator, International Affairs Responsible for maintaining the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS) database and the immigration case databases. Responsible for the reporting requirements of all three databases. Position will assist the SEVIS effort in processing immigration documents related to passports, visas, employment authorizations, changes in legal status, and transfers to and from other academic institutions. Monitors all F and J (students and scholars) visa holders records, assists with international student onboarding and orientation, and assists with the English as a Second Language (ESL) Conversations Program data input and record management.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or directly related field and three (3) years of work experience in higher education in the United States and/or experience working with SEVIS as it pertains to F and J visa holders or relevant work experience.
• Must possess U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency, as mandated by federal regulations. May consider additional years of experience in lieu of degree.

Preferred:

Master's degree in Student Personnel Services, Student Affairs, or related field.

Job Duties

• Maintains the Student and Exchange Visitors Information System (SEVIS) database and provides reports as needed.
• Input data and maintain the Immigration Case Tracker and Immigration Student and Scholar Management database and provide quality control management.
• Monitors and tracks student immigration status and maintain immigration records and USCIS documents.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of International Student onboarding and orientation, Optional Practical Training workshops, and cross-cultural activities.
• Assists in processing immigration documents related to passports, visas, employment authorizations, changes in legal status, and transfers to and from other academic institutions.
• Assists with establishing and updating departmental policies and procedures to assure compliance with DHS/USCIS.
• Reviews immigration e-forms, and check-in documents for new students, scholars, and faculty.
• Prepares required reports on international students and employees for various government agencies.
• Assists in the preparation of DHS/USCIS/SEVIS documents requested and required for F-1 Students and J-1 Students and Scholars.
• Serves as a DSO/ARO and performs low-level DSO/ARO tasks, as needed.
• Assists with establishing and updating departmental immigration policies and procedures to assure compliance with DHS/USCIS.
• Serves as resource for all UTSW members and affiliates regarding visa matters and assist in responding to immigration/visa related questions and resolving issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Work requires knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Basic knowledge of SEVIS and student immigration regulations.
• Strong competency in core professional skills, especially initiative, responsiveness, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Work requires ability to work with confidential information on daily basis.
• Ability to provide customer service focus
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills to contribute to objectives of organization.
• Adaptability/flexibility to react positively to changes in work environment.
• Initiative to improve productivity and quality of work.
• Ability to plan and organize work in logical and efficient manner.
• Effective Cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of recruitment and admission procedures and policies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.
• Work requires self-motivation with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily in general office area.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.