TALLADEGA COLLEGE
POSITION DESCRIPTION | SEVIS COORDINATOR
Division of Student Affairs • International Student Services & Compliance
The SEVIS Coordinator is a professional administrative position responsible for
supporting Talladega College’s international student population while ensuring
institutional compliance with federal immigration regulations. The position provides
leadership in the administration, monitoring, and maintenance of the Student and
Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), facilitates international student
transitions, and serves as a primary institutional resource regarding F-1 student
immigration requirements.
The position is designed to strengthen Talladega College’s commitment to international
education, student-centered services, regulatory accountability, and the successful
recruitment, enrollment, retention, and graduation of international students.
Proposed Salary Range $44,000 annually
Work Schedule Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.;
occasional evenings and weekends
Supervisory Responsibilities None
The department designation, reporting relationship, and salary range are proposed for
Talladega College and subject to institutional approval.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, the
SEVIS Coordinator manages the day-to-day administrative functions associated with Talladega College | Division of Student Affairs
international student immigration compliance, institutional reporting, and international student support services.
The coordinator serves as a Designated School Official (DSO), upon formal institutional
designation and federal authorization, and assists in maintaining Talladega College’s
compliance with U.S. Department of Homeland Security regulations governing F-1
international students.
The position works collaboratively with Admissions and Recruitment, the Office of the
Registrar, Academic Affairs, Information Technology, Student Success, Housing and
Residential Life, and other campus departments to ensure accurate reporting of
international student information, timely processing of immigration-related
documentation, and the successful integration of international students into the College community.
The coordinator is expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality,
demonstrate attention to detail, and establish procedures that reduce institutional
compliance risks while improving the overall international student experience.
III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
SEVIS Administration and Federal Regulatory Compliance — 35%
1. Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) for Talladega College upon approval
and formal designation.
2. Maintain accurate and current SEVIS records for F-1 international students and their
F-2 dependents, as applicable.
3. Process, review, update, and maintain Forms I-20 and associated immigration
records.
4. Monitor and report changes in student enrollment, academic programs, degree levels,
addresses, program completion dates, and other reportable information.
5. Ensure required SEVIS registration and reporting activities are completed within
applicable federal deadlines.
6. Monitor international students’ full-time enrollment and identify potential violations
of F-1 immigration requirements.
7. Review and reconcile SEVIS alerts, reporting discrepancies, and data correction
requests.
8. Maintain current knowledge of federal immigration regulations, SEVP policies, and
institutional compliance requirements.
9. Assist with institutional preparation for SEVP reviews, recertification activities, and compliance audits.
10. Immediately communicate significant compliance concerns to the Vice President for
Student Affairs and appropriate institutional officials.
B. International Student Advising and Support — 25%
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11. Advise international students regarding the responsibilities associated with
maintaining lawful F-1 status.
12. Provide guidance…