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Job Description

Under the general supervision and direction of the Vice President for International Relations, the Director of International Relations, Latin America assists in the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of international undergraduate and graduate students from around the world.

I. International Undergraduate and Graduate Student Recruitment

A. Identify and Communicate with Prospective Students

1. Helps identify prospective students, invite applications and facilitate admissions process for international undergraduate and graduate students.

2. Participates in international student recruitment tours, and serves as USF representative at select international student recruitment/education fairs, primarily??but not exclusively??in Latin America, India, and Europe. Ensures appropriate follow-up with prospective students.

3. Assists in gathering prospective student information for inclusion in Hobsons EMT and other Customer Relations Management (CRM) databases.

4. Identifies probable feeder schools, and schedules high school and college visits to recruit prospective students. Develops cordial relations with guidance or career counselors at these institutions.

5. Holds regular information sessions and makes presentations at both domestic and international venues. Presentation topics may be either general to studying in the US, or specific to studying at USF, and may be given in English or in Spanish.

B. Identify and Establish Recruitment Contacts Abroad

1. Establishes connections with Educational Advising and Information Centers affiliated with the US Department of State, as well as with Fulbright Commission, US Commercial Service and other Education USA-related offices abroad.

2. Explores interaction with international student recruitment agencies around the world that facilitate study in the United States.

3. Assists in preparing reports and recommendations for development of new student markets and outreach or recruitment efforts.

C. Prepare and Produce Targeted Recruitment Materials

1. Contributes to development and implementation of communication plan of sequenced correspondence with prospective, applicant, and admitted international students.

2. Assists in the production and dissemination of specially designed international student recruitment materials??such as Viewbooks, Teasers, Flyers, Parent Letters, and Application Forms??including those translated into the local language.

3. Contributes to annual update of publications. Participates in review and revision of student service policies and procedures in preparation for updating of admission outreach publications, notices, and special correspondence to international students.

4. Helps establish and maintain Internet presence, including USF web pages for prospective, applicant, and admitted international students and their families.

5. Participates in review and updating of Admission and other office web pages containing information related to international students.

6. Helps advertise international admission through placement of radio, television and print ads, and targeted mailings to international markets.

Essential Job Responsibilities

II. International Admission: General

A. Collaborates with offices of Undergraduate and Graduate Admission to streamline international student application, acceptance and admission processes.

B. Builds relationships, provides ongoing communications, and develops partnerships with other offices to better serve applicants. Serves as an international admission liaison to various offices, especially including Intensive English Program, English as a Second Language, International Student and Scholar Services, Residence Life, and Academic and Enrollment Services.

C. Participates occasionally, and as requested, in Undergraduate and Graduate Admission activities or events.

III. International Admission: International Undergraduate Students

A. Offers advice and guidance to international students and their families or educational representatives during the application and admission processes.

B. Serves as “first-responder” to international phone callers or campus visitors referred by Admission or other offices.

C. May correspond with candidates, counselors or others to confirm eligibility for admission.

D. Analyzes daily report data provided by Academic and Enrollment Information Services in order to ascertain international applicant status.

E. Reviews assigned applicant files, notifies applicants of missing materials, and monitors applications to completion.

F. Prepares international undergraduate applicant files for electronic review and admission decision by the Vice President for International Relations.

G. Data-enters certain undergraduate applicant information into administrative computer system (SunGard Banner). Posts admission decisions, places or removes student holds, and creates counselor’s notes.

H. Collaborates with Undergraduate Admission Records to ensure that international applicants provide financial and immigration documents necessary for issuance of Certificates of Eligibility (Forms I-20) to accepted students.

I. Serves as Designated School Official (DSO), with primary responsibility to issue Forms I-20 for all new international undergraduate students.

IV. International Admission: Accepted International Undergraduate Students

A. Assists in design, development and delivery of special event and other yield activities for accepted international undergraduate students.

B. Assists accepted international undergraduates to take “Next Steps” to enrollment, especially including filing of “Intent to Enroll” form, completion of “WebTrack” advising and course registration program, and participation in “USFrooms” (housing) application and selection, in a timely manner.

C. In cooperation with International Student and Scholar Services and other offices, ensures that accepted international undergraduates receive comprehensive pre-departure information before leaving the home country.

Other Responsibilities

General Administrative Support Responsibilities

A. Hosts occasional on-campus international visitors and other guests.

B. May hire, train and supervise International Relations student assistant(s).

C. Performs other related duties as requested.   Requirements I. Qualifications: General

Must evidence experience and commitment to working with culturally diverse groups.

Must possess outstanding interpersonal communication, written communication, and customer service skills.

Must possess well-developed and successful administrative skills and experience, as well as independent judgement and ability to meet responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work cooperatively with others and as a member of a team; assist students, faculty, staff, and others with tact, discretion, and courtesy; work efficiently and calmly under pressure; and keep student, faculty, staff and other records confidential.

Must be well-organized, flexible, and able to work in diverse situations and with demanding deadlines.

Must have, or be able to develop quickly, understanding of academic policy, programs, and administrative operations, as well as credible stature with members of the academic community and public.

Must have ability to establish cordial, collaborative relationships with diverse constituencies: faculty, staff and other professional colleagues, students and their families, international educators and agents, et al.

Must have ability to develop strong working relationships with Undergraduate and Graduate Admission Office staff, as well as with Graduate Admission specialists in the Schools and Colleges, and staff in the Offices of Intensive English, English as a Second Language, International Student and Scholar Services, Residence Life, Academic Support Services, Academic and Enrollment Services, and Business and Finance.

Must possess ability to use database, spreadsheet, wordprocessing, presentation, report generator and other relevant software.

Familiarity with SunGard Banner applications, especially admission-related, preferred.

II. Qualifications: Specific

Must possess oral and written fluency in Spanish.

Must be eligible and able to attain Designated School Official (DSO) status. (Must be US Citizen or Permanent Resident in order to meet USCIS SEVIS regulatory eligibility requirements.)

Must be generally knowledgeable about Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and US Citizenship and Immigration laws, policies, and procedures as they apply to international students. Must be familiar with SEVIS.

Must be willing and able to travel extensively (approximately 10 to 12 weeks annually) within the United States and abroad. Must possess valid driver’s license and current passport, or ability to obtain both. Must be able to work on occasional evenings and weekends.

An earned Bachelor’s degree, and three to five years of Admission-related work experience are required. Experience working with international students or in an international venue(s), strongly preferred.   Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applications will begin immediately. Priority consideration will be given to those received by Wednesday, September 1, 2010.

The University of San Francisco is a Jesuit Catholic University founded in 1855 to educate leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to work in a culturally diverse environment and to contribute to the mission of the University.

EEO Policy
USF is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and to excellence through diversity. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

Please visit www.usfjobs.com to view and apply for this position.

Those interested in the position should visit our HR website: https://www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1280506015526

To review specific job responsibilities, minimum and preferred qualifications, and to apply, please click on the link below. You will be directed toNorthwestern University’s electronic recruiting system, eRecruit, where you can search for this position in by entering the Job Opening ID #16120 in the appropriate search field.   http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers

The Assistant Director – Enrollment Services develops long -and short-term strategic recruitment plans for international freshman and transfer undergraduate students in collaboration with the Sr. Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience (UAFYE); identifies new international markets and develops plans to open those markets to OSU; evaluates the effectiveness of current markets and strategies; aligns UAFYE international recruitment efforts with University’s strategic plan; manages the personnel and operational budgets of the area; provides leadership and direction for 3 staff members and 1-2 student staff; directly supervises 1 staff member; trains, coaches and evaluates staff, monitors workflow; employs a  comprehensive performance management process including setting expectations through performance planning; coordinates strategy between UAFYE Outreach area and the Office of International Affairs, Graduate and Professional Admissions, American Language Program, staff, colleges, and departments as relates to international recruitment; travels up to 8 weeks per year; recruits students through high school visits, college fairs, email, phone calls and other means; assists with on campus and off campus recruitment events, college fairs and high school visits; travels internationally; develops and strengthens OSU relationship with international high school counselors, EdUSA counselors and community members; plans and implements First Year Experience (FYE) efforts to internationalize the undergraduate experience; supports efforts to connect first-year students with international experience; supports efforts to connect international first-year undergraduates to FYE programming; weekend and evening duties required; and international travel is required.
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/experience; and experience recruiting international students.  Desired qualifications include a Masters Degree; minimum five years experience in international undergraduate admissions; minimum five years supervisory experience; knowledge of SEVIS; situation analysis, problem solving, planning, written and verbal communication skills.  This position requires successful completion of a background check.
For a complete position description and application instructions please visit www.jobsatosu.com and search by requisition number 350717.  Application Deadline: 6/6/2010
To build a diverse workforce Ohio State encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, veterans and women. EEO/AA employer.

Cairo American College enrolls 1400 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12.  The school is located in Maadi, a residential suburb about six miles from Cairo in an area near the Nile River marked by an abundance of gardens and trees.  A nonprofit organization, Cairo American College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and is a member of the Near East-South Asia Council for Overseas Schools (NESA), the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), and the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS).

CAC has an immediate need for a Middle School Counselor/Psychologist (effective August, 2010). The minimum requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, certification in guidance counseling and prior experience working with Middle School age students.  We are seeking a student-centered, technologically proficient candidate who enjoys working in a culturally diverse and professionally stimulating collaborative environment.

CAC offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package.  Interested candidates are welcome to visit our website: www.cacegypt.org for application procedures.

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Office of Undergraduate Admission

Scope

This year, St. Edward’s University embarks on a five year strategic plan with global education as a principle focus.  The Director of International Admission will serve a critical role at the university as we develop and implement educational partnerships around the world.  Reporting to the Associate VP & Dean of Undergraduate Admission, the new director will oversee the recruitment of international students.  This position will work closely with the Associate VP of Professional Education & Global Initiatives and the Office of International Education to nurture signature educational programs already in place and help implement and foster new programs in the development stage.

The Director of International Admission serves in a leadership capacity in the Office of Undergraduate Admission and, along with the Dean, engages in a comprehensive plan to recruit and enroll qualified undergraduate students.  This position will also service a small domestic recruitment territory and supervise admission counseling staff members working with domestic and international students.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee and implement a comprehensive international recruitment plan.
• Work with the AVP of Professional Ed. & Global Initiatives to implement signature educational programs.
• Strategically manage the recruitment efforts in a small domestic geographic territory.
• Supervise and train members of the admission counseling staff.
• Assist the Dean with the smooth operation of the admission function.
• Make decisions regarding the interpretation of office policy in the Dean’s absence.
• Participate in general recruitment projects and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees required.
• U.S. citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status required for certification as a Designated School Official.
• At least eight to ten years of progressive experience working in the field of selective college admission.
• Fluency in a language other than English helpful.
• Experience traveling internationally. Knowledge of international recruitment strategies and experience working with international students.
• Knowledge of current world events, global issues and diverse populations.
• Knowledge of enrollment management strategies, strategic planning, and current enrollment trends.
• Candidates must demonstrate strong oral/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience making group presentations.
• Personal computer experience required. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record required.
• Ability to comply with workplace guidelines and attendance requirements.
• Successful completion of an employment and/or criminal history background check required.

Special Conditions

Position requires prolonged periods of international travel and may call for weekends away from Austin.  Occasional evening and weekend duties required.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of interest and resume to:  Dean, Office of Undergraduate Admission, Campus Mail Box 1012, St. Edward’s University, 3001 S. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704-6489.  NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

St. Edward’s University is an equal opportunity employer and hires only U.S. citizens and documented workers.

Posted:   5/14/10                                      Available: 7/1/10

Director of the English Language Center

Rochester Institute of Technology

RIT seeks an administrative and academic leader to head its English Language Center. The successful candidate for Director will be an experienced manager with strong academic credentials, a record of accomplishment in international education and experience with US-based university level ESOL instruction.

The Director of the English Language Center will provide leadership and direction for a school within Rochester Institute of Technology and oversee the recruitment, immigration requirements, instruction, billing, advising, language assessments, and cultural adjustment of students in the ELC.  The director will collaborate with deans and department heads on the development of language standards and readiness of students to take academic courses for credit, as well as oversee the foreign language and translation services programs.

Criteria for the successful candidate for Director of ELC:

· Masters or Doctoral degree in TESOL, applied linguistics or a related field

· Minimum of five years of ESOL teaching experience in a U.S. university

· Minimum of three years experience as a supervisor in a university-level ESOL program in the U.S.

· Teaching or living experience overseas in a non-English-speaking country

· Ability to analyze international market trends  and establish and implement enrollment goals

· Effective relationship building skills for intradepartmental advisement related to academic placement for international students

· Demonstrated leadership in assessment of student language needs and implementation of appropriate curriculum and methodology

· Ability to manage a budget including revenue generation

How To Apply
View the official job posting and submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references at http://mycareer.rit.edu KEYWORD SEARCH: IRC38316 in order to be considered for this position.   Rochester Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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