People Strategy, Equity, and Culture

International Student Admissions Specialist

  • Title: International Student Admissions Specialist
  • Class: Academic Professional
  • Exempt Status: Exempt
  • Level: 2

Nature and Scope of Work

The International Student Admissions Specialist coordinates recruitment and admissions services for international students.  Ensures high quality evaluation of foreign academic credentials; and learns and applies federal regulations pertaining to the reporting of international students. Develops contacts with high schools, colleges/universities, agents, foreign study abroad advisors and US Embassies; functions as a Designated School Official and Responsible Officer to issue visa documents and handles admission-related immigration issues for current and prospective students.

Principal Accountabilities (includes some or all of the following)

  1. Oversees the development and implementation of specific marketing and recruitment strategies for international students.  Visits high schools, language schools, colleges and universities to market and recruit international students.  Provides information about educational opportunities at the College.
  2. Initiates phone, print and electronic contact with applicants and prospective students and provides follow-up with inquiries.
  3. Coordinates international admissions services.  Reviews and updates admissions forms and letters.  Provides admissions counseling to prospective students (e.g. guides students who are not in F1 status who wish to be full time international students).  Participates in planning and implementing international student orientation activities.
  4. Collects and reviews documents submitted for admissions (e.g. foreign and domestic educational transcripts, health insurance documents and foreign and domestic bank documents as well as verifications from US sponsors including employment verifications and Affidavits of Support).
  5. Coordinates dual admission process with partner institutions (UPF in Barcelona, Spain, Ansan College, Ansan Technical College, Daeduk University) as well as other educational institutions throughout Europe and Asia.
  6. Collects and analyzes complex data and information regarding international admissions for college departments as well as partner institutions, scholarship agencies, study abroad agencies and international organizations.
  7. Oversees the maintenance of the international admissions databases. Tracks statistics gathers data, and creates reports (i.e. IIE, Japanese Census, ANDEO, etc.).
  8. Monitors compliance with government regulations ensuring a high standard of cooperation with FERPA and Department of Homeland Security regulations with respect to admissions practices.
  9. Collaborates with staff and outside agencies in resolving complex prospective student issues relating to admission and all pre-arrival issues (e.g. VISA complications, payment of SEVIS fees, etc.).
  10. Establishes cooperative and collaborative relationships with Study Abroad Agencies, Education USA advisors and US Embassy officials as well as business and industry representatives in the United States.  Collaborates with US Immigration attorneys in the best interest of their clients seeking education.
  11. Oversees the work of student and casual employees.
  12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment

Work is typically performed in an office environment and requires extensive use of computer and telephone.  This position may include some evening and weekend work and domestic and international travel.

Physical Requirements

Physical exertion is not a normal requirement of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Liberal Arts, or related field.  Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.  Demonstrated experience in intercultural communication and working with complex local, state, and federal rules and regulations is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Considerable knowledge of immigration rules and regulations.
  • Considerable knowledge of college admissions policies and procedures.
Skills in:
  • Skill in reviewing/evaluating foreign transcripts.
  • Skill in delivering presentations.
  • Strong intercultural communication skills.
  • Skill in operating a computer and supporting software.
Ability to:
  • Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects.
  • Ability to effectively communicate in oral and written form.
  • Ability to learn and apply applicable federal regulations.

Revised: 5/09

  • Replaces: International Students Specialist, 11/01