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Sandra Aguilar

Skokie,IL

Summary

Compliance Analyst with background in establishing internal controls, conducting risk assessments and implementing regulatory compliance policies. Strengths include analytical skills, and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to improve processes, ensure organizational compliance, and mitigate risks.

Overview

Work History

SEVIS Compliance Analyst

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
2012 - 2024
  • Enhanced productivity by creating and managing PeopleSoft (PS) queries for government reporting, empowering users to retrieve custom information while driving targeted Customer Relationship Management (CRM) initiatives.
  • Evaluated the impact of both PS and SEVIS patches and upgrades by creating and executing comprehensive test cases
  • Handled troubleshooting efforts by serving as point of contact, suggesting potential solutions, and opening help desk tickets to effectively address problems.
  • Successfully managed the government reporting process for approximately 2,500 F-1 and J-1 visa students.
  • Accountable as system expert for both PS and SEVIS, ensuring appropriate access was requested by staff members and conducting yearly audits of PS SEVIS security roles.
  • Assisted in the transition from PeopleSoft SEVIS batch to Terra Dotta by working closely with our IS team to identify and properly map required fields to the new system.

SEVIS Coordinator

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
2006 - 2012
  • Initiated and completed a year-long project with DePaul's IS team to develop a customized PS table that captured all F-1/J-1 government reporting data fields, ensuring real-time data availability for critical reporting periods.
  • Created and managed queries, capturing relevant historical and term data, using DePaul's DataWarehouse.
  • Oversaw and concluded performance appraisal for a graduate student worker involved in projects with the SEVIS Compliance team.
  • Utilized MS Access to develop comprehensive databases for monitoring undocumented information including transfer out students, paper file archival and destruction dates, and front desk traffic.

Office Manager

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
2000 - 2006
  • Compiled annual demographic and enrollment report for the Institute of International Education (IIE) and various stakeholders, including external and internal constituents.
  • Provided comprehensive reports on budget activity and end-of-year reconciliation to ensure transparency and compliance.
  • Streamlined data organization by transferring information from both Excel spreadsheets and paper documents into an MS Access database.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

DePaul Univserity
Chicago, IL
06-2000

Minor - Spanish

DePaul University
Chicago, IL
06-2000

Skills

  • Reporting skills
  • Compliance monitoring and training
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Advanced PeopleSoft query skills
  • French intermediate
  • Spanish native fluency

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SEVIS Compliance Analyst

DePaul University
2012 - 2024

SEVIS Coordinator

DePaul University
2006 - 2012

Office Manager

DePaul University
2000 - 2006

Bachelor of Arts - French Language And Literature

DePaul Univserity

Minor - Spanish

DePaul University
Sandra Aguilar