Institution: Tacoma Community College
Location: Tacoma, WA
Posted: 01/28/2015
Type: Full Time
Priority Consideration Date: February 25, 2015
Education: BA required, MA preferred

Basic Function
The position is responsible for international student marketing and recruitment. This position reports directly to the Director of International Programs.

• Recruit, unconditionally, students from all backgrounds, regardless of ethnicity, socio-economic status, or gender, as well as through respectful interactions with other TCC representatives in compliance with TCC’s Non-Discrimination Policy.
• Respond to inquiries from students, staff and the public regarding international student services programs.
• Develop annual marketing plan and establish yearly travel proposal.
• Communicate with the campus community regarding events and new developments in the International office.
• Coordinate overseas student recruitment advertisements.
• Select overseas publications; work with the TCC Marketing department or contracted designer to develop overseas publicity for both electronic and hard copy; manage budget and billing for promotions.
• Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students and TCC alumni; attend fairs to promote TCC; follow up on all visits with appropriate correspondence to prospective students and agencies.
• Establish travel itineraries and complete necessary travel documents within Washington State purchasing and travel guidelines.
• Develop relationships with overseas agents and various agencies (consulate offices) as appropriate; provide information about TCC as requested.
• Develop relationships with local high schools and recruit international transfer students.
• Create and maintain all necessary contracts, records, and department related databases.
• Work with the Information Systems department to update information on the TCC website and lead the international database projects.
• Work directly with the Admissions Specialist to help problem solve admission issues.
• Coordinate commission payment structure and timeline with the Admissions Specialist.
• Have basic knowledge of F-1 visa process and I-20 rules and regulations in accordance with SEVIS Immigration policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, Student Affairs, Education, Human Development, Student Personnel Administration, or related field from and accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of experience in international business, Higher Education, student development, recruiting, or related field.
• Fluency in a foreign language.
• Computer literacy and experience with business management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business, Marketing, International Relations, Student Affairs, Education, Human Development, Student Personnel Administration, or related field from and accredited college or university.
• Fluency in Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese.
• Experience in strategic planning and marketing development.
  Supervisory experience.

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