SEVIS Specialist

Salary:Minimum $21.63 HOURLYDepending on QualificationsJob Summary:International Student Services (ISS) seeks an individual committedto international student transition and immigration compliancesupport in a fast-paced, high demand environment. This position isprimarily responsible for the accurate and timely processing ofimmigration document requests for incoming (admitted) studentsseeking F-1 or J-1 student immigration status. Requires strongattention to detail and commitment to student data privacy and dataintegrity.This position reports to the assistant director for compliance andis an essential member of the Compliance Team (7 staff) within theISS office (21-23 staff). ISS serves over 7,000 F/J nonimmigrantstudents and over 2,000 alumni on post-completion employmentauthorization, in addition to the J-1 student intern program. Weutilize Terra Dotta ISSS batch software to maintain F/Jinternational student compliance and communications.Responsibilities: Provides administrative support forcompliance related correspondence and assists in policyinterpretation for a designated group or affiliate population insupport of maintaining the regulatory compliance of the program.• 45% Connects target populations with compliance resources toassist with interpreting laws, regulations, and best practices; andcommunicates with customers to provide information or answerquestions• 45% Tracks and maintains records of compliance through variousmediums• 10% Provides logistical office support to complete operationaltasksTasks:• Support immigration compliance, updates and reporting byserving as Designated School Official(DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO)• Review bio-demographic, financial, and immigrationdocumentation for F-1 and J-1 studentimmigration document production and compliance updates• Perform routine immigration status updates, data complianceaudits and Terra Dotta processmaintenance and improvements• Advise admitted international students via Information Request,phone, and email• Participate in regular ISS staff and advising check-in meetingsand IS Staff Dialogue SeriesInstitutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation forUW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respectthe profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience,status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. Wecommit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching,research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linkedgoals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission bycreating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from everybackground - people who as students, faculty, and staff serveWisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, pleasevisit: Diversity andInclusionEducation:RequiredBachelor's degree in international relations, global education,business administration, data science or related fieldQualifications:Required skills/qualificationsStrong organizational skills and attention to detailCustomer service in a fast-paced environment with competingdemandsDemonstrated commitment to social justice education and inclusiveaccessDemonstrated cross-cultural competency and written/verbalcommunication skills for diverse and multilingual audiencesPosition requires proof of U.S. citizenship/legal permanentresidence to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) andAlternate Responsible Officer (ARO), per Department of HomelandSecurity.Preferred skills/qualificationsPrevious Designated School Official (DSO) and/or AlternateResponsible Officer (ARO) experienceExperience with Terra Dotta ISSS software and PeopleSoft StudentInformation SystemExperience living, working, or studying abroadProficiency in one or more languages in addition to EnglishWork Schedule:The works hours for this position will be from 8:00-4:30 but can beflexible.Work Type:Full Time: 100%This position may require some work to be performed in-person,onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may beperformed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableAdditional Information:Diversity and inclusion are primary values for InternationalStudent Services (ISS) and are integral to achieving our strategicgoals. We seek candidates with an awareness of and commitment tothe principles of diversity and inclusion across allspectrums.How to Apply:Please submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and a list of threeprofessional references through the online jobs portal by theassured consideration date.Contact:Kristine Schuttekristine.schutte@wisc.edu608-262-5804Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for furtherinformation.Official Title:Compliance Specialist I(CP018)Department(s):A10-INTL DIVISION/STUDENT SERVICESEmployment Class:University Staff-OngoingJob Number:305408-CPThe University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity andAffirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to, including but notlimited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status asa protected veteran and other bases as defined by federalregulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence throughdiversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Formore information regarding applicant and employee rights and toview federal and state required postings, clickhereIf you need to request an accommodation because of a disability,you can find information about how to make a request at thefollowing website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/Employment may require a criminal background check. It may alsorequire you and your references to answer questions regardingsexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identitiesof applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except thatthe identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and FireSafety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinarypolicies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, andon-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statisticsfor the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a papercopy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin PoliceDepartment .