Senior International Student Advisor & SEVIS Manager
Position Information
Position Title: Senior International Student Advisor & SEVIS Manager
Department: International Student Services
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/56696
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The
Office of International Student Services at the University at Buffalo is seeking a dynamic and dedicated
Senior International Student Advisor and SEVIS Manager to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional who is passionate about supporting international students and ensuring compliance with immigration regulations. The Senior Advisors responsibilities will include:
International Student Advising
Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the University at Buffalos F-1 student program and its J-1 Exchange Visitor program. Advise F-1 and J-1 students regarding their compliance with immigration regulations. Review and process international student requests in accordance with federal regulations and UB policies and procedures.
Support International Student Inclusion and Success Initiatives
Help develop and implement programming that enhances international students inclusion and success at the university.
SEVIS Compliance Reporting
Ensure compliance with SEVIS requirements. Lead SEVIS reporting processes, manage alert systems for key compliance events, and conduct internal audits to maintain data integrity.
Database Management
Manage Sunapsis configurations, conduct user training, and facilitate testing and customizations. Maintain a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues and tracking feature requests to support enhancements. Liaise with members of the universitys information technology team, help identify system inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
Serve as Team Lead and Liaison
Coordinate departmental and interdepartmental projects that support university adherence with immigration regulations and international student enrollment and retention. Foster strong working relationships with both internal teams and external partners to promote seamless operations and to support immigration compliance.
Offering over 300 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs, the University at Buffalo (UB) has the distinction of being a premier research-intensive public university, and is a member of the Association of American Universities. UB is listed as one of the nations Top 25 institutions hosting international students, and its Office of International Student Services provides support services for the University at Buffalos approximately 7,000 international students.
Learn more:
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and two years of directly related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Directly related work experience includes experience in immigration advising or student advising in a US higher education context.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with diverse constituents including students, alumni, faculty, and staff.
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with non-native English speakers.
- Experience using Sunapsis or a comparable batch system.
- Strong technology skills, including the ability to use or learn a variety of systems to manage immigration advising and reporting.
- Ability to work non-standard (evening and weekend hours) as needed to meet the professional obligation.
- US citizenship or lawful permanent residency required as mandated by federal (SEVP) regulations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in a field related to international education or student services.
- Advanced knowledge of F-1 or J-1 immigration regulations.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and troubleshoot issues within student information systems.
Salary Range
$62,000 - $68,000
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Amy Burk
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Associate Director
Contact's Email: alc45@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-2258
Posting Dates
Posted: 04/15/2025
Deadline for Applicants:
Date to be filled: 05/29/2025
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