Assistant Director of International Admissions

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Department:

International Admissions

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Work Modality:

Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)

Union:

SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division

This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.

Job Description:

Summary:

The Assistant Director position is responsible for the recruitment and admission of freshman and transfer international applicants from specific countries or regions outside the United States, including virtual outreach, international recruitment travel, as well as evaluation and selection for freshman and transfer applications from any country outside the US as needed.  This position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination and staffing of on-campus programs and online events for both prospective and admitted students. This position requires minimal supervision.

Essential Functions:

• Reads and evaluates applications for undergraduate admission; makes decisions or refers to either the Director of International Admissions or AVP of Admissions.

• Communicates with prospective international students, parents, alumni and guidance counselors from the designated countries of overseas travel, conducts outreach to this population as well as to any students inquiring or applying from around the world.

• Serves as a liaison with another office/department on-campus or serves as the key contact person of a defined population such as International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), AU Diplomats, School of International Service (SIS)-Risumeikan, Student Accounts, graduate departments or students who wish to defer admission.

• Conducts international recruitment travel and virtual recruitment outreach within a defined recruitment region outside the U.S.; travels to regions/countries and independently organizes high school visits, individual interviews, recruitment and conversion in-person and virtual events and receptions, and other events as needed.

• Conducts on-campus information sessions and interviews for prospective students and their parents.

• Gives overview of university programs/majors, student life and the admissions process.

• Analyzes, plans, organizes and implements all recruitment and admissions activities for undergraduate students in a defined international recruitment region or in specific countries.

• Analyzes previous year’s activities and develops a comprehensive itinerary for both fall and spring travel/visits/events involving outreach to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, alumni and others.

• Finalizes airline, hotel, and car rental reservations for travel and completes expense reports.     

Competencies:

• Championing Customer Needs.

• Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.

• Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.

• Developing Plans.

• Building and Supporting Teams.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-Time.

• 35 hours per week.

• Evening and weekend work required.

Salary Range:

• 59,000-$65,000 annually.