Immigration Coordinator

Immigration Coordinator

The UWM Center for International Education seeks a full-time (100% FTE) Immigration Coordinator (International Education Coordinator) to provide services to all international students including immigration advising and immigration document issuance.

The individual in this position is part of the team that coordinates the university's compliance with federal regulations by gathering and maintaining Department of Homeland Security-mandated information on international students and scholars and managing timely and accurate data reporting. This individual reports to the Director of International Student and Scholar Services.

Immigration Regulation and Compliance Management

• Act as a Designated School Official (DSO) on record with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
• Determine eligibility and authorize issuance of F-1/F-2 (I-20s) and J-1/J-2 (DS-2019s) immigration documents through DHS's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) database
• Coordinate issuance of appropriate recommendations for employment authorization with SEVIS

Immigration Advising

• Responsible for providing immigration advising and counseling to international students regarding government regulations set forth by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, Department of Labor and other Federal agencies to maintain their legal student status
• 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 family members to the U.S., university transfer procedures within the U.S., and student visa benefits and responsibilities
• Coordinate prearrival advising for UWM student admits on applying for student visas and counsel students, family members and academic departments when visas are denied.
• Coordinate required reporting, for new students arrival

Coordinate, create, implement and assist in development and assessment of campus initiatives involving international students

• Support efforts that encourage the internationalization of the University
• Serve as liaison with the Center for International Education's community outreach initiatives to coordinate delivery of programming information to international students

Department: The Center for International Education (CIE) at the University of WisconsinMilwaukee advances UWM's global mission by supporting international students and scholars, facilitating study abroad opportunities, and building international partnerships. CIE serves as a central hub for international admissions, immigration and visa advising, global learning experiences, and cross-cultural engagement, helping students, faculty, and staff develop the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.

Compensation: $45,000-$55,000/annually. Salary will be determined by finalist's experience, training, education, and equity-based factors.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Citizen or Permanent Residency (required to serve as Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Official (ARO))
• Strong ability to create written communication that is informative and clear as demonstrated in the cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications
• A minimum of 2 years experience working in a Post Secondary academic

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree Experience working with diverse student populations
• 2+ years' experience working with international students
• Previous Designated School Official (DSO) Experience with F-1 regulatory interpretation and advising beyond I-20 issuance.
• Experience with PeopleSoft, SEVIS and/or Terra Dotta

How to Apply:

Applicants will be expected to provide:

• A cover letter that addresses the candidate's professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.
• A Resume

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to 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 attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration. Additional documents submitted aside from a cover letter and resume/CV will not be considered.

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

Contact Information:

Emily Jensen

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