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Institution: Humboldt State University
Location: Arcata, CA
Application Due: Open Until Filled, Review Date 1/31/2012
Type: Full Time

International Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator, Student Services Professional IA (SSP IA) $2,872-$3,513/month. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. This is a full-time, benefited, 12-month, on-going, temporary position in the Center for International Programs. Reappointment for subsequent academic years is dependent upon performance and available funding. Typical appointments are renewed for a second year. Third year appointments will be at the classification of Student Services Professional II (SSPII) and will be dependent upon performance, funding, and increased responsibility within the position.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of international student marketing and recruitment efforts, including degree-seeking graduates and undergraduates and students entering into the International English Language Institute. Duties include detailed organization and management of documents and communications related to correspondence with overseas recruitment representatives to include filing and tracking electronic and paper-based correspondence. Additionally, this position will assist with the communication processes with prospective international students and their families and support internal communication with multiple HSU departments in support of their recruitment needs and interests. All duties require tasks to be performed at a high level of accuracy while maintaining confidentiality.

Duties: Under the Supervision of the Director for the Center of International Programs, the International Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator responsibilities include: Professional Team Member in the area of Recruitment Work closely with the Director of the Center for International Programs on marketing, recruitment and admissions efforts. Support the development of marketing and recruitment promotion materials for the University. Detailed tracking of all data and information as it relates to each international student that is recruited by international recruitment representatives. Provide detailed data-driven reports regarding the effectiveness of recruitment efforts. Working with the Director, develop and maintain close working relationships with and knowledge of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions, academic colleges and departments, and key student support service offices. Professional Team Member in the area of Admissions – Working with the Director, coordinate the operational aspects of the international admission process including: processing conditional admission, freshman and transfer admission, graduate students and exchange and short-term visiting students. Coordinating with the Office of Admissions, Registrar, and Residence Life on the seamless admittance and enrollment of international students. Coordinate the selection process for all international student applications to HSU. Developing an internal communications plan to manage prospective international student data (CSU Mentor and CMS-PeopleSoft) and communications flow from the initial inquiry stage to the final enrollment of the student. Other duties as assigned – Special projects assigned by the Director; may include domestic and/or international travel.

Minimum Qualifications: Education & Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree.

Knowledge, Abilities & Specialized Skills: The successful candidate will have earned a bachelor’s degree and excellent time-management and organizational skills with attention to a high level of detail; must possess excellent computing skills (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Illustrator), and have excellent interpersonal skills, oral and written skills along with cross-cultural sensitivity; the candidate must possess outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills as well as outstanding presentation skills; prior admissions experience with a strong understanding of cross-cultural communications and different cultures; in addition, they will be a team player in a result-oriented, comprehensive international education office. This position may require domestic and international travel, thus a current valid passport and valid driver’s license is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience living abroad with experience in Asia, particularly China, to support HSU’s efforts to establish recruitment offices in that region; demonstrated successful experience interacting with students from different cultures; experience working in a busy office environment, preferably at an institution of higher education in the United States; fluency in a foreign language.

Application Procedure: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, an HSU employment application, resume and contact information for at least three professional references to Human Resources, 1 Harpst Street, Arcata, CA 95521-8299.

Application Deadline: Position will remain open until filled. First application review date is 1/31/2012. Application materials received or postmarked before or by this date will be given first consideration. Applications received thereafter may be considered if the position is not filled.
Human Resources
Siemens Hall – Room 211
Arcata, CA 95521-8299
(707) 826-3626
Fax: (707) 826-3625
www.humboldt.edu/jobs
Email: careers@humboldt.edu