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FHI 360 · 2 weeks ago

Application & Admissions Lead

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

6+ years exp

FHI 360 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving well-being through research and resources. They are seeking an Applications & Admissions Lead to manage the application process for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Recruitment Program, coordinating with various partners and ensuring accurate data management throughout the admissions process.

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Responsibilities

Leads the application process for the TL Program in coordination with NEA/AC, U.S. Embassy partners, and MENA-region university partners

Works with online application platform (Salesforce) developers to incorporate requested modifications, updates, and efforts to streamline workflows, for continual improvement year after year. This is not a Salesforce developer role, rather a Salesforce/database administration role to work with the team and external stakeholders to achieve the needed outcomes

Ensures application information is received and recorded accurately in program database and creates custom data pulls as required for program implementation

Coordinates internal review of applications, with program staff and surge support staff as needed, including transcripts, demographics, essays, and recommendations

Coordinates applicant interview schedule with NEA/AC and U.S. Embassy staff, including ensuring interviews are recorded and made available via a secure online portal

Coordinates closely with MENA-region universities to ensure conditional admission or direct admission of students in Undergraduate programs

Compiles data reports to facilitate applicants taking required standardized tests (e.g., TOEFL, SAT, GRE) and enrolling in/completing supplemental virtual English-language courses, as needed

Leads the delivery of the virtual pre-departure orientations and college preparatory and leadership workshops for selected participants

Monitors, tracks, and reports on applicant progress and status of conversion rates

Transmits information about finalists and alternates (applications, supporting documentation, panelist evaluations and recorded interviews) to host universities for admissions decisions

Compiles data reports needed for DOS vetting, visa/passport processes, and additional reporting processes as needed

Contributes to the revision of program policies and documents, as needed

Collaborates with the TLR project team on administrative and financial processes

Supports compliance with record-keeping protocols and financial tracking to ensure complete and auditable applicant/participant data

Coordinates with Communication and Marketing Technical Officer on outreach to potential applicants

Contribution to overall program reporting, including writing sections and providing corresponding data

Perform other duties as assigned

Ability to work from U.S.-based location and work east coast business hours

Qualification

International Admissions ExperienceDatabase ManagementArabic Language SkillsSalesforce ProficiencyHigher EducationCultural CompetenceOrganization SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Player

Required

University degree (Bachelor's minimum) in International Affairs, International Education, International Administration, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related field

Minimum 6 years of relevant professional work experience

Ability to problem solve and implement corrective action, as needed

Strong organization and communication skills

Ability to build relationships in difficult contexts

Experience in a fluctuating work environment with frequently changing needs and demands

Ability to work independently, proactively, and exercise good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action

Must be a team player and able to work with and through others

Ability to demonstrate understanding of people and common practices in the MENA region

Experience utilizing databases to manage university or scholarship application data (Salesforce preferred)

Preferred

Master's preferred in International Affairs, International Education, International Administration, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related field

International admissions experience preferred

Arabic language skills highly preferred and French language skills a plus

Knowledge of and familiarity with higher education in the U.S. and MENA-region countries

Knowledge of international education systems and credential evaluation

Experience with creating and delivering short term training programs

Experience working with U.S. Government funded scholarship programs

Benefits

FHI 360 contributes 7% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account.

All US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year

12 sick days per year

11 holidays per year

Company

FHI 360

Glassdoor4.0

FHI 360 is a human development organization that works to build the capacity of individuals, communities, and countries.

Founded in 1971

Durham, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.fhi360.org

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