Assistant Director, International Admission

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Position Information

Functional Title Assistant Director, International Admission

Position Type Administrative/Professional Appointment Type Regular FTE %

1.00

Work Schedule (if atypical) Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Director of International Admission is responsible for new international student recruitment and admission goals. This position reports directly to the Director of Undergraduate Admission and works collaboratively with all Admissions and the International Student Services staffs to achieve enrollment goals. This position is expected to closely coordinate activities with Undergraduate and Graduate Admission, especially on recruiting strategies, outreach, processes, and metrics for success. The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement.

If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne!

Specific Duties

Generate New Students : Generate new leads for international recruitment by planning in person and virtual recruitment and outreach events and initiatives.

Identify appropriate schools, colleges/universities and organizations to forge pipelines and partnerships and do follow up on referrals.

Conduct on-site information sessions, identify in-house marketing channels to market our programs.

Build and maintain counselor relationships.

Plan and conduct overseas recruitment and outreach

Convert prospective students to applicants & follow through to enrolled status.

Explain the admission process and US Higher Education system to prospective students and their families

Communicate with prospective students about the status of applications

Recruit new students by converting prospects to applicants with complete files and enrolled students.

Represent the University at community events, fairs, networking mixers, to generate leads resulting in applications and enrolled students.

Manage Leads: Track & follow-up with all leads in the form of RFIs, RSVPs, walk-ins or referrals through personal contact and CRM system.

Respond to the leads:

Contact prospective students and invite them to a personal appointment or information session (virtual or in person)

Conduct monthly online information sessions for prospective international students

Monitor inquiries, application counts, admission status and registration of all new students.

Learn how to use Slate, Zoom, and other related technology systems needed for recruitment and outreach

Utilize data and conduct data analytics including student conversion ratio.

Attend all training on new systems, updates, etc.

Maintain and update organization/corporate/ prospect lists and databases in appropriate CRM system.

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work collaboratively with admission team to meet recruitment goals for the La Verne campus. Work with the Director of Undergraduate Admission in setting up enrollment goals driven by enrollment projections and develop strategies to achieve them:

Participate in admission team meetings and provide updates regarding new student and cohort updates.

Work with the Office of Internatioanl Service and Engagement in scheduling and conducting new student orientation each term, in conjunction with campus advisors, to ensure proper academic advising.

Partner closely with ELS Language Services for in-person and virtual recruitment opportunities

Coordinate with EM Finance Director on agent contracts, MOU and promotional allowance payments

Under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Admission, contribute to the strategic recruitment plan

All other duties as assigned by Director of Undergraduate Admission

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of international recruitment and admission experience

1 year of experience/familiarity evaluating international transcripts

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual (Mandarin or Arabic preferred)

Public speaking ability

Event management experience

Knowledge and experience with international travel processes and requirements.

Benefits Summary

Salary will be commensurate with experience and internal equity. Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University's 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location La Verne Main Campus Number of Vacancies 1

Duties

Salary Range

Minimum: $64,480

Maximum: $69,412

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2018-190908SA

Special Instructions to Applicants Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Yes

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of 3-5 Professional References

Diversity Statement

Optional Documents