SEVIS Compliance Coordinator

Texas A&M University System•Kingsville, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The SEVIS Compliance Coordinator serves as a core operational administrator for immigration compliance and student advising within Texas A&M University–Kingsville’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services. The role oversees SEVIS data integrity, routine system alerts, active student lists, and SEVIS data corrections in coordination with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The Coordinator also acts as a Designated School Official (DSO) and, as needed, a Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO), advising prospective, current, and graduating international students on F-1 and J-1 status maintenance, employment authorization, and regulatory compliance. The position reviews SEVIS alerts, notifications, and reporting deadlines; maintains and reconciles international student records in SEVIS and the university’s Student Information System (SIS/Banner); coordinates data corrections and technical issue resolution with SEVP; and oversees data transmission between Terra Dotta and SEVIS. The Coordinator also supports compliance reporting and keeps current with federal immigration rules and policy changes. The role provides student-centered immigration advising on status maintenance, travel, program extensions, transfers, reinstatement, change of status, and employment benefits such as CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT. It also supports pre-arrival communications, orientation, educational workshops, and outreach about immigration responsibilities, university policies, and support services. Other duties may be assigned.

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 comply with applicable state and federal laws and codes, Texas A&M University System and university policies, regulations, rules, and procedures.
Must perform all tasks and responsibilities safely and comply with System and University safety requirements.
Export-control authorization is required before starting employment.

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 ensure 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 updates, and enrollment changes.
Identify data discrepancies, prepare and submit SEVIS Data Correction Requests and Help Desk tickets, and coordinate with SEVP to resolve technical and status-related record 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 related to international student populations.
Maintain current knowledge of federal immigration regulations, reporting requirements, and policy changes affecting nonimmigrant students.
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), advising international 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 Extension benefits and requirements, including application review and SEVIS reporting obligations.
Provide responsive, culturally competent, student-centered advising through walk-in services, scheduled appointments, telephone consultations, and virtual meetings.
Co-facilitate pre-arrival communications, international student orientation programs, and educational workshops on immigration regulations, CPT/OPT processes, and basic tax compliance requirements.
Support outreach efforts that promote understanding of immigration responsibilities, university policies, and available support services.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, including employee-only coverage listed at $0–$30 per month after the university contribution and university contributions toward eligible coverage.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account.
On-campus wellness opportunities and programs.
Counseling, work-life assistance, financial resources, and legal resources.
Employee Tuition Assistance Program.
Book scholarships.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), depending on position.
Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan.
At least 8 hours of vacation leave per month.
8 hours of sick leave per month.
8 hours of paid birthday leave.
12–15 paid holidays per year.
Professional development opportunities.
Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System.