NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 10 hours ago
Assistant Director of Center for Global Education and International Admission Counselor
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNAFSA: Association of International Educators is seeking an Assistant Director of Center for Global Education and International Admission Counselor at Capital University. The role involves developing and leading the international recruitment strategy to increase enrollment, managing admission processes for international applicants, and establishing partnerships to enhance the university's visibility in target markets.
CharityEducationNon Profit
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develops and leads international recruitment strategy at Capital University with the goal of increasing international enrollment across the university
Conducts market research, business development, and marketing activities to increase university visibility in target international markets
Plans and conducts extensive international travel to recruit students and develop partnerships
Serves as admission officer for international applicants to undergraduate programs
Creates, improves, and oversees pre- and post-admission processes related to international applicants, including Slate processing and communications, document evaluation, immigration advising, and arrival logistics
Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) for initial I-20 creation, SEVIS record maintenance, student registration, and ongoing compliance
Identifies, forms, and manages internal and external partnerships (university faculty and staff, agents, counselors, IECs, professional organizations, etc.) through virtual and in-person collaboration
Establishes and maintains network of contacts to increase opportunities for international enrollment
Includes identifying, vetting, and training contracted recruiting agents
Conducts follow-up communication campaigns with contacts abroad, such as high school counselors, IECs, EducationUSA advisors, and prospective students and parents
Maintains ongoing relationships with campus stakeholders, including admission offices, student services, residential life, and athletics
Provides training to campus stakeholders on international admission processes at Capital University
Directs marketing efforts to attract international students
Includes local advertising, web-based advertising, trade publications, foreign periodicals and publications, directed mailings and telephone calls to prospective students
Plans and conducts international travel to recruit students and form partnerships, including group tours, college fairs, and high school visits, as well as meetings with stakeholders such as prospective students, foreign high school counselors, recruiting agents, EducationUSA offices, governmental entities
Collaborates with Director to determine cost-effective travel strategies in target markets
Collaborates with Admission Operations team to supervise Slate CRM processes related to international undergraduate and ESL applicants for accuracy, efficiency, and thoroughness
Assesses, improves, and creates Slate processes for international applicants, including application, document submission, application review, and acceptance procedures
Assesses, improves, and creates Slate communication campaigns directed at international applicants for accuracy and effectiveness
Serves as admission officer for international first-year and transfer applicants
Evaluates all documentation for international undergraduate applications
Researches educational systems abroad to determine necessary documentation for admission to selected program and communicates requirements to applicants
Calculates GPA for secondary coursework completed abroad
Monitors international undergraduate application files in Slate for submitted documents
Provides advising to prospective international students, including scheduled and walk-in on-campus visits, virtual advising meetings, phone calls, and emails
Coordinates with Admission Office to provide daily visit meetings and other scheduled advising opportunities for prospective and admitted students
Serves as Designated School Official (DSO) for generating initial I-20 and reporting international student information in SEVIS
Updates student immigration records as necessary
Researches, learns and reviews immigration regulations affecting international students and scholars and Capital's reporting obligations
Collaborates with Director to maintain accurate, consistent, and timely visa advising to F-1 students at Capital University
Attends professional training conferences, seminars, and workshops to maintain knowledge of current trends related to international recruitment and to maintain knowledge of current trends in international recruiting and admissions, and immigration regulations
Conducts online and trade publication research to learn and review immigration regulations affecting international students and ensure Capital's compliance
Assists with international student orientation and advising as necessary to maintain relationships with current students
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university
2 or more years related experience in international education (admissions, and/or ISSS)
Knowledge of international higher education landscape, admissions best practices, and international student population in the United States
Personal or professional experience traveling internationally
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the government reporting requirements of this position, the person must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have prior experience in Microsoft Office suite, along with technological savvy to learn and utilize additional software tools such as SharePoint, SEVIS, Slate CRM, and more
Excellent written, verbal, and intercultural communication skills. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex internal and external policies, including governmental regulations. Ability to communicate complex topics to non-expert audiences, including audiences from varying international and linguistic backgrounds. Ability to speak in front of crowds and cameras for presentations, recruitment fairs, webinars, and social media
This position requires the ability and/or skill to work closely and professionally with others as part of a team; be flexible; pay attention to detail; work without supervision and demonstrate considerable initiative; communicate professionally through both verbal and written means; work well with people from diverse backgrounds; manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines; establish departmental goals and priorities; and contribute to Capital University's philosophy, strategic plan, goals, and doctrine. In addition, individual must have experience communicating effectively with non-native English speakers; empathy toward people undergoing adjustment to a new culture; and ability to effectively perform duties of the job while coping with the challenges of being in a foreign country
The person in this position will be required to travel domestically and internationally 4-8 weeks per year, including up to 4 consecutive weeks. Travel may include time in developing countries
Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) functions require US citizenship or lawful permanent residency; ability to communicate in at least one foreign language is highly desired; and experience living in another country is highly desired
Current U.S. driver's license and passport (or ability to obtain passport)
Preferred
Ability to communicate in another language is strongly preferred
Ability to communicate in at least one foreign language is highly desired
Experience living in another country is highly desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retirement
Family education benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
Free parking
Company
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators is the world's largest nonprofit association dedicated to international education and exchange.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Gilbert D.
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Williams
Chief Operating Officer
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