About Sacred Heart University:

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University's nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent's College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change-in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges-2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools-2022 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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Job Description:

The International Support Case Manager will serve as the DSO (Designated School Official) for SEVIS. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Position will be remote with possibility of on campus office hours.

Responsibilities Include:

• The International Support Case Manager serves as a "Designated School Official" DSO in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and maintains expertise in F-1 student regulations to ensure institutional compliance.
• Organizes SEVIS data processing under the guidelines provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and maintains data and quality control management.
• Provides accurate immigration information to international students, monitors and tracks student immigration status, and maintains appropriate files.
• Main job responsibilities will be checking all deposited graduate student records in university databases and issuing I-20's in SEVIS for all new graduate international students.
• Assists the OIIS staff in advising students with immigration petitions and applications to include processing for new F-1 visas, employment authorizations, reinstatement, and reduced course load authorizations, change of status, and medical leave.
• Participates in training and maintains a relationship with professional organizations to keep abreast of changes in federal rules and regulations.
• Assist the OIIS department with other duties as needed i.e. CPT and OPT applications, registration of students, social security and DMV letter requests.

Requirements:

Knowledge and Skills Needed:

• Requires knowledge of SEVIS and student immigration regulations.
• Proficient in Slate and Terra Dotta preferred.
• Requires the ability to maintain detailed immigration records, perform intricate immigration processing and ensure institutional compliance with student immigration regulations.
• Master's degree preferred or bachelor's degree with commensurate experience.

Additional Information:

Statement of Personal & Organizational Responsibility for Inclusive Excellence

Inclusive Excellence is the recognition that our institution's success is dependent on how well we value, engage, and include the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, alums, and surrounding community. It is a mastery of inclusion that fosters a consistent sense of belonging. Inclusive Excellence is aspirational and is the pillar that guides the mission, vision, and function of this unit.

To achieve Inclusive Excellence, our personal and organizational responsibilities are to:

• Actively promote a collegial environment and consciously apply our mission and values to create a culture of inclusion and belonging; a safe space where all may thrive and succeed.
• Participate in educational and developmental activities to increase awareness and competencies of issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging; apply that understanding to guide your approach to all aspects of your job and the community as a whole.
• Demonstrate that we are "Stronger Together" as described in the Office for Inclusive Excellence statements.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online, faxes and emails will not be accepted. A cover letter is appreciated.

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.