Assistant Director of International Admissions Details

Assistant Director of International Admissions

Elon University - Elon, NC

Employment Type : Full-Time

Position DetailsPosition Title Assistant Director of International Admissions
Requisition Number 20122123
Type of Employment Full-Time Regular
Number Of Months 12
Months Employed
Number of Hours per Day/Week 40
Daily Hours
Summary of PositionThe position is responsible for assisting the Associate Dean and Director of International Admissions with international undergraduate student recruitment goals. This Assistant Director position is responsible for the recruitment and admission of first year and transfer applicants from specific countries or regions outside the United States, as well as international students attending schools within the U.S. It also includes international recruitment travel, as well as evaluation of secondary and post-secondary transcripts, file review for first year and transfer international applications. This position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination and staffing of on-campus programs and online events for prospective students, and the position resides in the Office of Admissions.
Education RequirementsBachelor’s Degree
Degree/Major
Length of ExperienceTwo years’ experience in admissions, recruitment and/or marketing preferred;
Supervisory Experience No
Supervisory Experience DetailThis position does not have supervisory duties.
Special Skills or Experience
Special Instructions to Applicants
Posting Date 02/09/2022
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position DescriptionGeneral Purpose of PositionThis position will include extensive travel to countries where Elon has been successful in attracting qualified students, as well as developing new areas for recruitment. This position is also responsible for the recruitment of students with international backgrounds such a dual citizens, resident aliens or foreign nationals living within the United States. In addition to these specific duties within international admissions this position is responsible for general admissions counselor responsibilities, including application review and decision making, daily campus visits and weekend events and general office responsibilities. Also, supports the development of an international recruitment strategic plan as it supports Boldly Elon.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTerritory Management

• Conducts international recruitment travel and virtual outreach within specific countries or a defined recruitment region; travels to regions/countries and independently organizes high school visits, individual interviews, recruitment fairs, and yield events.
• Develops and fosters relationships with college counselors, independent consultants, agents, and other relevant organizations outside of the country.
• Conducts campus interviews/information sessions, in person or virtual with prospective students and their families; advise and counsel them about their college search
• Serves as a liaison with the GEC as the key contact for international students’ processing.
• With the Director of International Admissions, assists in the planning and implementation of the International Counselor Fly-in program
• Assists with appropriate communication targeted to International students and parents
• Manages a personal expense report online via Elon’s procurement card site
• Others duties as assigned

Application Support

• Responsible for reading/evaluating applications for international undergraduate admissions and making decisions or deferring to the Associate Dean of Admissions
• Serves as the Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis, responsible for taking and following up on incoming calls from prospective students, parents, and college counselors
• Assists with the mailing process for decision letters for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants, including verifying each applicant’s status, checking addresses and stuffing envelopes

Education and ExperienceBachelor’s Degree required. Two years’ experience in admissions, recruitment and/or marketing preferred
Does this position require driving for the university? Yes
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years. In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.