Job Description
Job Description
Designated School Official
Department - Compliance
Reports to - Director of SEVIS
General Purpose
This position serves as CSI’s Designated School Official (DSO) for the F visa programs for SEVIS and other reporting. Also, CSI offers a competitive benefits package to our full time employees.
Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain F-1 visa related administrative work; Issue I-20s.
- Provide guidance to students regarding F-1 student status procedures and policies. This includes assisting students and staff with inquiries and matters related to the Admissions or Registrar's Office.
- Update student information on all CSI database systems and in the SEVIS database, as well as, update the corresponding internal reports and systems ensuring all necessary documentation is receive.
- Assist students with application for CPT.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Supervisory
This is not a supervisory role.
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
- 1 year of experience as a DSO.
- Specific working knowledge of immigration regulations, specifically applicable to F-1 student visa and familiarity with most common visa types required.
- Demonstrated experience working with students, scholars, and staff from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to help others from diverse cultures who have various levels of English proficiency
- Commitment to a strong customer service orientation.
- Ability to handle sensitive cases and problems in an appropriate and confidential manner.
- Strong skills in communicating effectively, orally and in writing, with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong computer skills in word processing.
Benefits Offered:
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401K
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Earned Sick Time)
- Employee Discount Program