Immigration Coordinator

TheUWMCenterforInternationalEducationseeksafull-time(100%FTE)ImmigrationCoordinator (International Education Coordinator) to provide services to all international students including immigration advising and immigration document issuance.

Theindividualinthispositionispartoftheteamthatcoordinatestheuniversityscompliancewithfederal regulations by gathering andmaintainingDepartment of Homeland Security-mandated information on international students and scholars and managingtimelyandaccuratedata reporting. This individual reports to the Director of International Student and Scholar Services.

ImmigrationRegulationandComplianceManagement

• ActasaDesignatedSchoolOfficial(DSO)onrecordwiththeDepartmentofHomelandSecurity(DHS)
• DetermineeligibilityandauthorizeissuanceofF-1/F-2(I-20s)andJ-1/J-2(DS-2019s)immigration documents through DHSs Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database
• CoordinateissuanceofappropriaterecommendationsforemploymentauthorizationwithSEVIS

ImmigrationAdvising

• Responsibleforprovidingimmigrationadvisingandcounselingtointernationalstudentsregardinggovernment regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security Department of State
• DepartmentofLaborandotherFederalagenciestomaintaintheirlegalstudentstatus
• Individual student faculty and staff consultations on a variety of issues including but not limited to on and off campus employment internship travel extension of government documents authorization for less than full-time enrollment application to Homeland Security for reinstatement to legal student status change in education level and major application to USCIS for change of visa status bringing
• CoordinateprearrivaladvisingforUWMstudentadmitsonapplyingforstudentvisasandcounselstudents familymembersand academic departments when visas are denied.
• Coordinaterequiredreportingfornewstudentsarrival

Coordinatecreateimplementandassistindevelopmentandassessmentofcampusinitiativesinvolving international students

• SupporteffortsthatencouragetheinternationalizationoftheUniversity
• ServeasliaisonwiththeCenterforInternationalEducationscommunityoutreachinitiativesto coordinate delivery of programming information to international students

• Schedules logistics and secures and manages resources for various programs to support international students

• Develops programming and resource materials within budget guidelines and across various mediums to provide co-curricular and engagement opportunities to international students

• Interprets and communicates student rights responsibilities and options related to specific requests and situations

• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advocate for international students promoting their contributions to diverse communities

• Advises on student visa issues through individual consultations and workshops across various mediums

Department: The Center for International Education (CIE) at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee advancesUWMs global mission by supporting international students and scholars facilitating study abroadopportunities and building international partnerships. CIE serves as a central hub for internationaladmissions immigration and visa advising global learning experiencesand cross-cultural engagement helping students faculty and staff develop the knowledge and skillsneeded to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

Compensation:$45000-$55000/ bedeterminedbyfinalistsexperience training education and equity-based factors.

• BachelorsDegree
• CitizenorPermanentResidency(requiredtoserveasDesignatedSchoolOfficial(DSO)andAlternateResponsibleOfficial(ARO))
• Strongabilitytocreatewrittencommunicationthatisinformativeandclearas demonstratedinthecover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications
• A minimum of2yearsexperienceworkinginaPostSecondaryacademic environment

• Mastersdegree Experienceworkingwithdiversestudentpopulations
• 2yearsexperienceworkingwithinternationalstudents
• PreviousDesignatedSchoolOfficial(DSO)ExperiencewithF-1regulatoryinterpretationandadvisingbeyond I-20 issuance
• ExperiencewithPeopleSoftSEVISand/orTerraDotta

Applicants will be expected to provide:

• A cover letter that addresses the candidates professional level workexperienceas itrelates to all required and preferred qualifications.

• A Resume

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will berequiredto provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields and attachallrequired documents prior tosubmittingthe online application to ensure full from acover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable toascertainfrom the candidates application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Emily Jensen

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.