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This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see: advising and information to international students and thecommunity regarding F-1 immigration regulations and University policiesand resources. Serves as the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO)in the updating of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System(SEVIS) database in compliance with Department of Homeland Security(DHS) regulations. Serves as Responsible Officer (RO) for theUniversity.Essential FunctionsServes as RO for the Universities J-1 Exchange Visa program and liaisonwith the U.S. Department of State regarding J-1 matters includingrequired reporting and re-designation. Advises students on federal,state and local requirements to maintain their status in the UnitedStates, to include more complex student situations. Works with SEVIS andinternal database to issue I-20s, process registrations, addressupdates, and student requests for employment. Monitors SEVIS alerts andcommunicates with students as needed. Coordinates with academic advisorsto ensure international student enrollment and academic progress is incompliance with immigration regulations. Serves as a representative,advocate, and/or spokesperson for international students in dealing withother campus departments and community members. Updates codes,procedures and best practices as applicable. Trains new employees andhandles complex advising situations as necessary.Job DutiesThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship andImmigration Services (USCIS), and Student Exchange Visitor Program(SEVP) require each university in the U.S. to identify one person incharge of student-related immigration compliance. This individual isessential for maintaining the Universitys compliance with all federalregulations governing the enrollment of international students. AtWichita State, this individual has oversight for all federal reportingfor enrolled international students and additional students on OptionalPractical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT each semester.SEVP Compliance Oversight & System ManagementLiaison with Government AgenciesSEVP Certification and I-17 MaintenanceStudent Record Management and Legal Status MaintenanceRequired Education and Experience:- High school diploma or equivalent- Five (5) years of experience in student services or related fieldRequired License/Certifications/Training:NoneKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Requires a U.S. citizen or permanent resident as require by law for this position.- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive student information.- Demonstrates cross-cultural sensitivity.- Ability to build and sustain effective professional and courteous interpersonal relationships with a diverse constituency of faculty, staff, and students.- Proficient with multi-tasking while maintaining a professional, customer-orientated demeanor in a faced paced environment.- Must be able to interpret and apply governmental regulations and guidelines accurately, translating complex rule-language into clear operational actionswhile being comfortable working in ambiguous or evolving regulatory environments, and able to identify and navigate grey-area situations where guidance is open to interpretation.- Understanding of academic structures, university policies, and international student services within higher education.- Basic understanding of data management systems- Knowledge of FERPA, confidentiality laws, and institutional policies regarding student records.