Assistant Director of Admission International Admission Specialist

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DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time. DePauw University, a nationally recognized liberal arts institution in Indiana, seeks a dynamic Assistant Director of Admission, International Admission Specialist to help shape our global community. Working alongside a team with over 20 years of international education experience, you will receive premier mentorship while managing a diverse recruitment portfolio. Your role will involve crafting strategic communication plans, utilizing data to drive enrollment priorities, and fostering vital partnerships with students and counselors worldwide. This role includes the implementation of specialized recruitment strategies, collaboration with admission teammates, territory management, development of relationships with international organizations, interviewing prospective students, evaluating candidates for admission, and coordinating targeted recruitment events. Serving as a recruitment and enrollment ambassador to schools and communities throughout the world, you will exemplify DePauw's efforts to continually enroll a broadly diverse, bright, and talented class of students. The International Admission Specialist will contribute to DePauw's "uncommon commitment to the liberal arts" and the university mission of "preparing the leaders that the world needs" by attracting and enrolling the next generation of DePauw community members and graduates. We offer a flexible work environment tailored to your professional growth. With approval, this position can apply for a hybrid schedule with one remote day per week. Additionally, for those seeking long-term flexibility, there is a possibility for full remote work after two years of service at DePauw. Essential Functions Statement(s) ● Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective international students and families. ● Cultivate relationships with high school counselors, agency partners, and government entities to maintain strong relationships. ● Provide high-quality, student-oriented service and act as a front-line representative of DePauw University for prospective international students and their families to answer questions, address concerns, and share the story of the benefits of receiving a DePauw University education. ● Assist with new international student orientation and other activities and events. ● Assist the Assistant Vice President with identifying and fostering new and existing markets for prospective international students using data and trend analysis. ● Support prospective students and families at every stage of the enrollment process, from inquiry through enrollment (application completion, enrollment deposit, academic scholarship awards, financial aid, housing, registration, etc.) through targeted use of outgoing contact (via email, telephone, Zoom and other communication methods). ● Serve as a Designated School Official for DePauw University in the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and help issue immigration documents for international students. ● Evaluate application credentials, assess transcripts for admission, and review international undergraduate application documents for accuracy and completion. ● Maintain the inbound communications and coordinate response on a timely basis. ● Travel extensively, both internationally and domestically, to recruit international students. ● Understand and be prepared to clearly articulate DePauw University's mission, benefits, key features of all academic programs, campus life opportunities, campus amenities, scholarships, and any other key points of interest to all prospective students, their families, and/or their college search counselors or representatives. ● Lead and supervise international admission student interns by providing ongoing mentorship and establishing clear weekly expectations. ● Assist with on-campus and weekend admission events for the Office of Admission. ● Complete other duties or special assignments as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statement(s) ● Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. ● Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. ● Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. ● Analytical Skills - The ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form. ● Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. ● Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. ● Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely in a compelling way. ● Customer Oriented - A desire to serve both exter