Lake Superior State University · 1 month ago
Transfer & New International Student Coordinator
Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$41K/yr - $41K/yr
1+ years expLake Superior State University is seeking a detail-oriented and student-focused professional to serve as the Transfer & New International Student Coordinator. This role is critical in supporting domestic transfer students and new international students through the recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring they are welcomed and informed. The Coordinator will provide counseling, develop articulation agreements, and collaborate with various stakeholders to meet institutional enrollment goals.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and prioritize marketing and communication requests submitted by university departments, ensuring alignment with enrollment and institutional goals
Serve as the primary contact and counselor for prospective transfer and international students throughout the recruitment and enrollment process
Develop, coordinate, and maintain articulation and transfer agreements with partner institutions, working closely with Academic Affairs to ensure alignment with LSSU academic programs
Counsel prospective students on admissions requirements, transfer credit evaluation, scholarships, academic offerings, and student life at LSSU
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate transcript evaluations, transfer equivalency tools, and international credential assessments
Actively recruit prospective students through in-person and virtual events, including college fairs, international agent events, campus visits, and transfer-specific events
Partner with LSSU academic departments to align pathways and support onboarding for unique program needs
Support the successful onboarding of new transfer and international students through pre-arrival communications, orientation programming, housing assistance, and advising handoffs
Collaborate with the Primary Designated School Official (PDSO) to ensure SEVIS compliance, documentation support, and appropriate visa advising
Track and analyze student engagement, application trends, and yield data for assigned territories and populations
Maintain up-to-date student records and communication logs using Ellucian CRM Recruit and related university systems
Represent LSSU professionally at external engagements, including MACRAO and NAFSA events, international student recruitment fairs, and global education partnerships
Meet and exceed recruitment performance metrics, including inquiry generation, application conversion, and enrolled student goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in higher education admissions, recruitment, international education, or related field
Demonstrated ability to build rapport with students and guide them through complex processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with cultural sensitivity and an inclusive mindset
Ability to travel regionally and internationally, with flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
Preferred
Master's degree in Higher Education, International Education, Counseling, or related discipline
Experience working with transfer articulation agreements or international student admissions
Familiarity with SEVIS and DSO procedures (prior DSO designation preferred)
Working knowledge of Ellucian CRM Recruit and international credential evaluation processes
Experience building partnerships with community colleges, global recruitment partners, or international agencies
Proficiency in a second language
Company
Lake Superior State University
Lake Superior State University is a school in Sault Sainte Marie.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.8MKey Investors
Government of Canada
2023-10-26Grant· $2.8M
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