SEVIS Compliance Coordinator (Immigration Compliance)

Location: Kingsville, Texas, United States; onsite university position

Company

hirify.global is a public university in South Texas within the Texas A&M University System, focused on teaching, research, student success, and community engagement.

What you will do

• Review SEVIS alerts, system notifications, reporting deadlines, and international student records for regulatory compliance.
• Maintain, audit, and reconcile SEVIS and SIS/Banner records, including registration, addresses, and enrollment changes.
• Prepare SEVIS Data Correction Requests and Help Desk tickets and coordinate with SEVP on technical and status-related issues.
• Oversee data transfers between Terra Dotta and SEVIS and assist with compliance reports, audits, statistical analyses, and institutional reporting.
• Advise F-1 and J-1 students on status maintenance, travel, extensions, transfers, reinstatement, change of status, CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT.
• Support orientation, pre-arrival communications, workshops, and outreach on immigration regulations, employment authorization, and basic tax compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three years of related experience.
• Eligibility for DSO responsibilities under federal regulations: U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency.
• Hands-on experience with SEVIS, Banner, or Terra Dotta.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, work cooperatively, maintain confidentiality, and provide student-centered service.
• Export-control authorization is required before employment begins.
• The position is security-sensitive and requires a criminal history investigation and credential verification.
• Ability to comply with applicable state and federal laws, Texas A&M System policies, regulations, procedures, and safety requirements.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive, mission-driven campus environment focused on teaching, research, service, and student success.
• Professional development opportunities and employee tuition assistance, book scholarships, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits, subject to eligibility and policy rules.
• Retirement through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on position.
• Vacation, sick leave, paid birthday leave, and 12–15 paid holidays annually.
• Employment visa sponsorship is not confirmed; applicants who may require sponsorship should consult private immigration counsel, and the university will not pay the stated H-1B fee.

Hiring process

• Submit one completed online application; changes or additional documents cannot be made after using the “Submit” action.
• Include a cover letter or letter of interest, CV or resume, and contact information for three professional references.