Associate Director International Admissions Operations
Job Description
- Job code: 010690
- Pay grade: G
- Pay type: Exempt/salaried
General summary
Manages the daily operations of international admissions and services operations.
Major duties
- Manages the daily operations of international admissions and services operations, including processing, evaluation of international credentials, department liaison, admissions, and advising.
- Reviews and maintains processes relating to partner agreements and special degree programs for students.
- Oversees course articulation with international partner institutions. Collaborates with academic departments on equivalency determinations. Ensures timely communication with partners and accuracy of the student information system articulation tables.
- Maintains best practices and technological developments in international credential evaluation and admissions.
- Manages the merit-based University scholarship program for international students. Manages and recruits for sponsored student programs. Generates reports regarding students' application statuses.
- Serves as a liaison with international agencies, embassies, and University departments to maintain relationships and smooth operation of scholarship requirements.
- Serves on committees and workgroups at the unit leadership level.
- Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.
Minimum qualifications
Minimum qualifications based upon job documentation and industry best practices. Any current employees not meeting these qualifications will be grandfathered until they move to a different job.
Required education
- Master's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
Required experience
- Three years' relevant experience.
- Supervisory or lead experience.
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of U.S. immigration policies and regulations.
- Knowledge of international educational systems and structures.
- Demonstrated cross cultural sensitivity and interaction skills.
Required other
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident to meet the federal requirements to serve as a Designated School Official (for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security) and Alternate Responsible Officer (for the U.S. Department of State). Ability to travel internationally.
Desired qualifications
Desired other
- Foreign language proficiency.
Physical requirements
Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
Working conditions
Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.
Revised: 2023-11-16
This description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in the above job. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.