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Assistant Director for International Recruitment

Employer
Morehouse College
Location
Hapeville, GA
Closing date
Jul 29, 2024
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Specialty
Recruitment
Position Type
Assistant Director
Hours
Full-time
Employment Type
Permanent
Organization Type
College / University
Morehouse College seeks a motivated and experienced Assistant Director of International Admissions responsible for recruiting, admitting, and enrolling international students. The successful candidate will serve as a primary contact for prospective international students and their families and will have extensive knowledge of the international admissions process, visa regulations, and the U.S. higher education system. In addition, the Associate Director of International Admission will also be responsible for overseeing partnerships with agents, agencies, and other third-party recruiters. They will be integral in advising students and the university on immigration regulations, and visa compliance, and will contribute to the enrichment of international students' experiences at Morehouse College.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

College admissions, marketing, sales experience, and/or proficiency in a second language are strongly desired.

Individuals must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Willing to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings, as necessary.

1 year experience in international recruitment in the private or public sector

Preferred Qualifications

3+ or more years of experience in international student services, admissions, and recruitment, or closely related fields in higher education.Knowledge of foreign education systems, international credential evaluations, SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System), and U.S. immigration regulations

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

Master's Degree Preferred

3+ or more years of experience in international student services, admissions, or related fields in higher education.

Knowledge of foreign education systems, international credential evaluations, SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System), and U.S. immigration regulations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

College admissions, marketing, sales experience, and/or proficiency in a second language are strongly desired.

Individuals must have strong communication and interpersonal skills

Willing to work irregular hours, including weekends and evenings, as necessary.

Physical Demands

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill responsibilities. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Frequent sitting behind electronic devices for extended periods is required.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Essential Duties/Responsiblities

Develop and execute an international recruitment plan and oversee recruitment strategies on international undergraduate applications

Track prospects, inquiries, applications, and deposits in international territories taking action as needed

Manage a sizable international recruitment territory

Complete and review all international undergraduate applications

Collaborate with Student Affairs on the creation of I-20s

Collaborate with the Director of International Education at Morehouse

Discuss Morehouse College academics with prospective students, parents, counselors, and alumni via extensive travel to high schools and college fairs within international and domestic territories

Establish relationships with and maintain partnerships with international agents and agencies.

Assists with the department and divisional-sponsored events including off-campus recruitment and yield events

Conduct regular information and one-on-one sessions for prospective students

Knowledge and understanding of foreign educational credential systems and be able to advise on the authenticity of credentials

Frequent travel to conferences and recruiting events required (approximately 30-40% travel)

Percentage Of Time Essential Duties/Responsiblities

Work collaboratively with other divisional and University-wide departments to enhance the student experience, especially related to on-campus recruitment activities.

Attend recruitment events to support registration and other administrative tasks.

Participate in file reading for domestic admitted students.

Prepared to support domestic recruitment either through assigned territory or general to-state territory.

Support on campus yield programming including, but not limited to Open House, Counselor Symposium, Homecoming Admission Activities, MVP Admitted Student Day Program New Student Enrollment Center

Perform other duties as assigned by departmental or divisional leadership

Percentage Of Time

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