San José State University · 2 weeks ago
International Recruitment Specialist
San Jose, CA
Internship
Hybrid
Intern, Entry, Mid Level
$5,600/mo - $5,834/mo
2+ years expSan José State University is seeking an International Recruitment Specialist who will serve as a contact for prospective F-1 visa students. The role involves interpreting admission policies, collaborating with various departments, and advising students throughout the application process.
Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Travel extensively to off-campus and overseas locations to attend education fairs and exhibitions for the purpose of recruiting prospective international students in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, US based transfers
Maintain awareness of cultural norms, travel advisories, and sensitivities in targeted markets to represent SJSU in a professional manner
Work collaboratively with the International Recruitment Advisors on community college international student outreach
Generate recruiting reports and corresponding statistics
Produce reports on student application status
Utilize acquired data to analyze and predict global recruitment trends
Counsel prospective international students on admission criteria and guide them through the application process for non-degree and degree programs
Respond to inquiries from students and agents about general questions relating to university admissions process
Collaborate with various campus departments including admissions office and International Gateways to ensure applications are processed timely and efficiently
Counsel prospective international students on admission criteria and guide them through the application process for non-degree and degree programs
Respond to inquiries from students and agents about general questions relating to university admissions process
Collaborate with various campus departments including admissions office and International Gateways to ensure applications are processed timely and efficiently
Assist with SJSU admission application process
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with courses in adult education and curriculum planning
Equivalent to two years of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended, or adult education
Experience developing resources, budgets, and marketing plans for educational programs and in acting as a liaison with the community is desirable
Teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis
Knowledge of university admission requirements and international application processes
Understanding of regulations pertaining to F-1 visa students
Knowledge, awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, language, religious, political, socio-economic, and other relevant factors in international recruitment, especially for the regions assigned
Working knowledge of database applications such as CRM databases
Familiarity with internet applications
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn PeopleSoft software skills
Familiarity with communication applications such as Outlook, Skype, Zoom, Facebook and/or blogs
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to read, comprehend, sort, and organize a variety of sets of data
Preferred
Three or more years of US based professional work-related experience in international recruitment and admission advising at a higher education setting
Experience working overseas in the Middle East or Latin American countries
Experience working with university bound international students
Experience working with international student mobility and recruitment trends
Benefits
San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary.
Company
San José State University
San José State University is a major, comprehensive public university located in Silicon Valley.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Bankston
Adjunct Faculty | Lecturer
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