SEVIS Compliance Coordinator

Texas A&M - Kingsville•Kingsville, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The SEVIS Compliance Coordinator serves as a core operational administrator for immigration compliance and student advising in Texas A&M University–Kingsville’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services. The position oversees SEVIS data integrity, monitors system alerts, manages international student records, and coordinates data corrections with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program. It may also serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), providing immigration advising to prospective, current, and graduating international students on F-1 and J-1 status, employment authorization, and regulatory compliance. The Coordinator reviews SEVIS alerts and reporting deadlines; maintains and reconciles records in SEVIS and the institutional Student Information System (SIS/Banner); resolves data discrepancies; oversees batch processing between Terra Dotta and SEVIS; and assists with compliance reports, audits, statistical analyses, and institutional reporting. The position also advises students on status maintenance, travel, program extensions, transfers, reinstatement, change of status, CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT. Advising is provided through walk-in services, appointments, telephone consultations, and virtual meetings. The role supports pre-arrival communications, international student orientation, and educational workshops on immigration regulations, CPT/OPT, and basic tax compliance. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience, three years of related experience, and eligibility under federal DSO regulations through U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. A master’s degree is preferred. This is a security-sensitive position and requires export-control authorization before employment begins.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three years of related experience.
Must meet federal regulations for DSO eligibility: U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Must obtain export-control authorization before starting employment.
Must comply with applicable state and federal laws and codes and Texas A&M University System and university policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Hands-on experience working directly in SEVIS, Banner, or Terra Dotta.

Responsibilities

Review SEVIS alerts, system notifications, and reporting deadlines daily and weekly to maintain compliance with federal immigration regulations.
Maintain, audit, and reconcile active and pending international student records in SEVIS and the institutional Student Information System (SIS/Banner), including registration, address, and enrollment updates.
Identify record discrepancies, prepare and submit SEVIS Data Correction Requests and Help Desk tickets, and coordinate with SEVP to resolve technical and status-related issues.
Oversee batch processing between Terra Dotta and SEVIS to ensure accurate and timely data transmission.
Assist with compliance reports, audit documentation, statistical analyses, and institutional reporting concerning international students.
Maintain current knowledge of federal immigration regulations, reporting requirements, and policy changes affecting nonimmigrant students.
Serve as a Designated School Official and advise students on F-1 status maintenance, travel authorization, program extensions, transfers, reinstatement, and change-of-status requests.
Advise students on CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT employment benefits and regulatory requirements, including application review and SEVIS reporting obligations.
Provide culturally competent, student-centered advising through walk-in services, scheduled appointments, telephone consultations, and virtual meetings.
Co-facilitate pre-arrival communications, international student orientation, and educational workshops on immigration regulations, CPT/OPT processes, and basic tax compliance.
Support outreach that promotes student understanding of immigration responsibilities, university policies, and available support services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities.
Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System.
Medical insurance, with employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution; the university covers up to 83% of premiums for other listed coverage tiers.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness opportunities.
Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Employee Tuition Assistance Program and book scholarships.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on position.
Voluntary tax-deferred account/deferred compensation plan.
Vacation leave of 8 or more hours per month, 8 hours of sick leave per month, 8 hours of paid birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays per year.