Assistant Director of International Admissions
Assistant Director of International Admissions
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$ 58000 - 62000
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American University is a studentcentered research institution located in Washington DC with highlyranked schools and colleges internationallyrenowned faculty and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Learn more about American University
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The Assistant Director for International Admissions serves as the primary contact between the Shorelight Boston Office the International Accelerator Program (IAP) and the American Collegiate Program at American University as well as the International Studentand Scholar Services officein reference to undergraduate applicants to the International Accelerator and American Collegiate Programs and any additional AU offices that have questions regarding Shorelight applicants (Controllers Office Registrars Office Global and Immersive Studies Advising Units etc). This position is responsible for evaluating academic credentials and determining admissibility into American University as either nondegree or degreeseeking students for all Shorelightreferred undergraduate applicants. This position coordinates semiannual review of all Shorelight and American University agreed upon processes and policies. This requires minimal supervision.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Admissions Evaluation and Decision Making
Responsible for the review and evaluation of all Shorelight referred undergraduate applications.
Confirms the authenticity of academic and other application credentials conducts international credential review and makes admission decisions on all applicants to the IAP and American Collegiate Program at American University. In collaboration with AU IAP staff the assistant director ensures successful enrollment and progression of admitted IAP students.
Attends regular meetings with the Accelerator Director of Admissions.
Maintains and reconciles student records within student information systems.
Works with Registrars Office Student Accounts and Controllers Office to reconcile student records.
Responsible for the processing and evaluation of nonShorelight referred applicants as needed.
2. Policy Review/OEShorelight Liaison
In conjunction with Shorelight develops maintain validates and updates the rules regulations and governing documents that determine admissions eligibility for the IAP and American Collegiate Programs.
Informs Shorelight staff regarding policies related to AU direct entry international student admission requirements.
Provides reports to several AU offices regarding the number of students referred from direct entry to Shorelight and Shorelight to Direct Entry.
Develops and implements processes to create greater efficiencies with the admission enrollment and progression of IAP and American Collegiate students.
Attends IAP/American Collegiate orientation to collect admissions materials required for OE.
3. Communication and Information Dissemination
Serves as the primary contact between the Shorelight Boston Office the International Accelerator Program at American University as well as the International Student & Scholar Services in reference to undergraduate applicants to the International Accelerator Program and the American Collegiate Program.
In addition the assistant director responds to telephone and email/web inquiries counsels Shorelight and nonShorelight referred applicants regarding IAP and American Collegiate entry requirements.
Corresponds with government offices foreign ministries of education US Consulates andEmbassies foreign secondary and postsecondary institutions and education agents.
4. Recruiting
Conducts local recruitment visits to select high schools community colleges and embassies primarily to share the opportunities available to international students via the International Accelerator and American Collegiate Programs at American University.
In addition the Assistant Director conducts information sessions for Shorelight visitors including prospective students high school counselors and channel partners.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility:
Directly supervises 1 FT International Admissions Counselor.
Competencies:
Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
Developing Plans.
Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions.
Championing Customer Needs.
Building and Supporting Teams.
Managing Talent.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
FullTime.
35 hours per week.
Exempt.
This position is externally funded.
Salary Range:
$58000$62000 annually.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree.
13 years of relevant experience.
At least 2 years of professional experience including international admissions transcript evaluation credential evaluation writing public speaking problem solving public relations and strong computer skills.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Masters degree.
Knowledge of a foreign language is desirable.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200 matching retirement plan tuition benefits for fulltime staff and their families several leadership development certificates and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fitfriendly worksite.Click here to learn about American Universitys unique benefit options.
Other Details
Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia Maryland or Virginia or perform work onsite at the university.
Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Contact Us
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American University is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion sex (including pregnancy) age sexual orientation disability marital status personal appearance gender identity and expression family responsibilities political affiliation veteran status an individuals genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively Protected Bases) in its programs and activities.
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Director
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