Institution: American University
Location: Washington, DC
Education: BA required, MA preferred
Deadline: not listed
Posted: 08/22/2013

Description:

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

Educational Requirements:

A Bachelor’s degree is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 2 years of professional experience including a minimum of 1 year of international recruitment experience
• Knowledge of trends and best practices in international education
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the evaluation of international secondary and post-secondary (Bachelor’s degree) educational credentials and transcripts
• Demonstrated cross-cultural communication skills, writing and public speaking ability, problem-solving ability, events and overseas travel planning, public relations, customer service, and computer skills
• Ability to successfully mentor and supervise student assistants

Preferred Requirements:

• Regional expertise in South and East Asia areas

Additional Information:

The Assistant Director of International Admissions, as a representative of the university to diverse cultures and populations within the U.S. and around the world, must demonstrate organizational skills to conduct demographic, geographic and historical research, as it pertains to American University’s applicant trends, are essential. The incumbent is expected to be able to work independently, take initiative, and be an active member of the International Admissions team. The Assistant Director contributes to the team-oriented environment within the Office of Enrollment.

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