Temporary DSO

Position Summary:

The Temporary Designated School Official (DSO) is part of the Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) within the University Enrollment Affairs division at Vanderbilt University. This position provides temporary hourly operational support to the ISSS office primarily focused on tasks involving Designated School Official updates and processing in the SEVIS system. Responsibilities include immigration request review and processing (initial I-20s travel signatures OPT CPT STEM OPT RCLs etc.); assistance with SEVIS data reconciliation and reporting; and assistance reviewing and updating forms and internal policies.

About the Work Unit:

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) serves as be the primary resource for non-immigrant students and scholars at Vanderbilt University. International Student and Scholar Services fosters the education and development of non-immigrant students and scholars to enable them to achieve their academic and professional goals and objectives. ISSS provides advice counseling and advocacy regarding immigration cross-cultural and personal matters. ISSS supports an environment conducive to international education and intercultural awareness via educational social and cross-cultural programs.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

• Immigration request review and processing to include:

• Initial I-20s

• Travel signatures

• OPT

• CPT

• STEM OPT

• RCLs

• Assist with SEVIS data reconciliation and reports

• Assist with reviewing and updating forms and internal policies

• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility this position reports administratively and functionally to theDirector of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS).

Education and Certifications

• A bachelors degree from an accredited institution of higher education is necessary.

Experience and Skills:

• At least one year of relevant related experience is necessary.

• Knowledge of principles practices methodology and procedures for the provision of student financial aid is required.

• Knowledge of a broad range of relevant multi-user computer systems applications and/or equipment is preferred.

• Knowledge of federal and state laws regulations and policies pertaining to the provision of student financial aid is required.

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse community is required.

• Demonstrated ability working collaboratively in a team environment is necessary.