Assistant Director, International Admissions
Florida Atlantic UniversityAbout the role
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Position Summary:
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director, International Admissions - Boca Raton, FL.
The Assistant Director of International Admissions is responsible for representing the entire university to prospective students and families, high school guidance counselors, and international agents. The Assistant Director of Admissions has a thorough understanding of university policies and procedures, a professional presence, and gives accurate information while abiding by the university and higher education best practices. This is largely a campus-based role. Travel within Florida and the United States is possible, and outside of the United States is occasional.
The incumbent is expected to support all on-campus recruitment events, such as Open Houses, Transfer Workshops, and other Divisional events. Office of Admissions staff are accountable for generating reports, informing, and meeting goals within their territory, and providing input to Admissions leadership to inform the bigger enrollment picture.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Analyzes and reviews international undergraduate applicants from the point of application to enrollment. Collects, downloads, and evaluates necessary application documents and ensures all undergraduate admission criteria has been met.
Provides leadership & guidance for evaluation of transcripts for degree equivalency and grade point average; updates applicant/student records with data required for admission decision based on the review that was performed.
Reviews admission criteria to ensure compliance with state, federal, and institutional policy.
Counsels applicants and advisors about admission requirements. Responds to inquiries from applicants, advisors, and others about the application process.
Interprets complex rules and regulations set forth by the State University System of Florida, US Customs & Immigration, Department of Homeland Security, and other national and international educational and security & educational agencies.
Serves as a reliable source of information for Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, Center for Global Engagement colleagues, academic program coordinators, and students.
Monitors and responds to inquiries from prospective international students, agents, and stakeholders using Slate, Outlook, WhatsApp, and other multi-channel tools.
Acts as primary contact for third-party recruitment agencies and the Center for Global Engagement.
Interprets best practices from leading national and international education agencies such as AACRAO and NAFSA for international admissions.
Serves as primary contact for NACES evaluation agencies on behalf of Florida Atlantic University.
Provides support in determining Florida residency to assess tuition and fees accurately.
Serves as a reliable source of support for domestic recruitment in and out of office operations (e.g., Information sessions, call center, and lobby support)
Ability to travel inside and outside of the United States for the recruitment of prospective international students.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
The Department of Undergraduate Admission at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.
FAU Benefits and Perks
If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers:
- Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more.
- State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
- State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program -
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