ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION

Within a centralized department, reports to the Registrar and provides services and counseling to international students regarding immigration-related
regulations and academic requirements. This position is the PDSO (primary designated school official) for the college’s F-1 SEVIS program including visa requirements, annual reporting and federal compliance for all international students.   

CHARACTERISTICS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

F-1 Visa and SEVIS Processing:

• Serves as the primary resource for information about the Student & Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and U.S. visa requirements. 
• Serves as Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for the college’s F-1 program in SEVIS including processing I-20 forms, advising students on visa issues and annual reporting. 
• Manages federal reporting deadlines set by SEVIS. 
• Keeps up-to-date on all governmental policies and continually reviews college policies and procedures to ensure compliance. 
• Responsible for collecting and processing documents and maintaining files on all F-1 visa international
  students. 
• Responsible for responding to the emergency hotline for entry issues. 
• Improves and maintains data in the College’s system so that the department is informed of student data that affects their visa status and ensures maximum functionality between the Colleague system and required government reporting systems. 
• Assists in maintenance and development of web resources related to international students. 
• Maintains data related to international students and assists in the creation and dissemination of quantitative and qualitative reports. 
• Counsel students about employment options, timelines and regulatory requirements related to Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Occupational Practical Training (OPT).  
• Provides pre-arrival information and support to incoming international students. 
• Provides on-campus employment letters, enrollment verification, and degree certifications for Int’l Students. 

Enrollment Management:

• Review and evaluate applications for international admission. Read and review documents to determine if a student
  can be accepted based on the academic standards of the college.  
• Outreach to prospective international students for application completion and document submission. 
• Advise international prospects on matters of SEVIS requirements, international admission, scholarships, residence and student life, academics, and transition to college. 
• Available to work some weekends and evenings as necessary to accomplish the college’s mission, goals
  and objectives.  
• Participates in committees, task force teams and planning groups as needed. 
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Registration & Records:

• Oversees and processes internships, independent study, permission to take classes outside MMC and CLEP exams to ensure they comply with
  MMC’s requirements 
• Assists with graduation audits for seniors. 
• Reviews international F-1 visa students (IS) freshmen files received for completeness in accordance with standards set by
  AACRAO/ICE/SEVIS (i.e.high school diploma, acceptance letter, scholarship letter, etc.). 
• Registers students in study abroad program and works with Financial Aid and Student Accounts to ensure aid and billing are correct. 
• Reviews study abroad college transcripts and posts Study Abroad grades upon receipt of study abroad transcript ensuring financial aid credits remain intact. 
• Oversees maintenance of matriculation process. 
• Assist the Registrar in course scheduling – data input and course updates. 
• Directs processing for MMC consortia programs (Hunter/Pace). 
• Processes registration and program changes for continuing students and incoming freshmen. 
• Assists in grade processing and updating student records.  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to adhere to MMC academic policy, FERPA and other Federal/State regulations for compliance.  
• Attention to detail. 
• Ability to multi-task. 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and organizational skills 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team. 
• Ability and willingness to work some weekends and evenings. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Professional software.  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Previous experience working with multi-cultural and/or international students. 
• Experience with SEVP policies, SEVIS database, and serving as a DSO or PDSO. 
• Knowledge of immigration-related laws, Department of Homeland Security and Department of State regulations.  
• Excellent intercultural communication and presentation skills. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information. 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident with a Valid U.S. passport.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in language(s) other than English  

Marymount Manhattan College is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.