Data Enrollment Specialist, PT

Position Title: Data Enrollment Specialist

Department: Office of International Student Services

Date Prepared: February 2021

Part Time

Standard of Christian Commitment

The candidate must possess a strong commitment to the mission of Southwestern Seminary and Scarborough College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and affirm the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message in its entirety.

Southwestern Seminary is a confessional institution owned by the Southern Baptist Convention. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context.

Since this position personally represents the Seminary to prospective students, candidates must abide by the Student Ethical Conduct Standards, our bylaws, and the 2000 Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment.

Job Summary:

The International Enrollment Specialist for International Student Services (ISS) advances Southwestern’s mission by (1) building and maintaining international enrollment and (2) ministering to the international student body.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Assist all international prospects and applicants with the international admissions process
  • Answer queries via phone and email
  • Review all application materials
  • Handle all acceptance procedures (shipping and course registration)
• Collect and manage international recruiting, admissions, and retention data
  • Facilitate data management using SharePoint, Slate, and Colleague
  • Work alongside the Business Analyst, Office of Registrar and other relevant offices and staff to ensure accurate data collection
  • Analyze data and produce weekly reports for the Director of ISS
• Perform all administrative tasks to support day-to-day operations of the office including, but not limited to:
  • Responding to the International Student Services email inbox in a timely manner
  • Answering phone calls directed to the general phone line
  • Organizing excel sheets of student data, event check lists, etc.
• Prepare forms and documents for international students (i.e. verification letters for Driver’s License, Social Security application etc.).
• Lead the preparation and implementation of all ISS events on campus.
• Welcome and minister to international students both in and out of the office.
• Advocate for and innovate to advance Southwestern’s international ministry.

Skills / Requirements

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other software management.
• Must be detail-oriented, task-oriented, goal-driven, energetic, and compassionate.
• Must possess effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must have a love and appreciation for cross-cultural interaction.

Qualifications / Education:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prefer 1-2 years of international student services experience and DSO experience
• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Supervision:

• Reports to the Director of International Student Services

Decision-Making Responsibilities:

• None