Academy of Art University · 4 months ago
Director, International Admissions and Partnerships
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expAcademy of Art University is seeking a Director of International Admissions Relations & Partnerships to oversee all activities related to the recruitment, outreach, and yield activities for prospective international students. The role involves developing and executing international recruitment strategies, managing the admissions process, and collaborating with various campus partners to meet enrollment goals.
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Responsibilities
Advises on and contributes to the operations and processes within the Admissions Office that supports international students’ needs which includes managing the international undergraduate application process review and making the initial undergraduate admission recommendation for international applicants
Develop and execute international recruitment and outreach strategies in collaboration with key academic and administrative campus partners
Work closely with international student advisors at high schools, community colleges to establish strong working relationships to advise students of transfer opportunities
Advise both internal and external parties on matters of initial immigration, SEVIS requirements, English proficiency standards, policies around international admissions and transcript evaluation, and incoming transfer related issues. Comply with the rules and regulations of SEVIS
Interview students, engage in telephone and e-mail communications
Review and evaluate foreign credentials for undergraduate applicants
Manage and continuously evaluate and develop the international admissions specialist’s team and work with the EVP Admissions & Strategic Marketing to determine team strategy and goals
Responsible for the international admissions team productivity, including, tracking individual admissions specialist enrollment, time management and overall job quality and effectiveness
Manage a portfolio and advise and register international prospects/applicants/students for admission and registration
Oversee first semester student’s registration
Manage the international admissions budget
Advise international students on F-1 visa non-immigration policies, academic class registration and cultural issues, monitors health insurance, international student housing needs, and other critical factors surrounding relocation
Work closely with the Housing Department, Academic departments, Student Services, Academy Resource Center, ESL Department, Accounts Receivable, Graduate School, Records, Campus Tour Department, Student Activities, Business Services and IT always maintaining the best environment for new international students
Interact professionally with a wide array of people including prospects, applicants, students, parents/relatives and agents
Assist in coordinating and participating in the international check-in, which includes scheduling work schedules for the team and coordinating I.T. and operations set-up for the event
Be highly organized, professional, efficient, productive, and familiar with Academy of Art University programs and personnel regulations
Perform other responsibilities as needed and assigned
Qualification
Required
Must possess knowledge regarding market trends related to international students
Experience leader and manager, proven track record leading, motivating and training a team of International Admission Representatives
Five to ten years' experience in Higher Education with International Student Recruitment
Established network of international contacts
Proven track record with high volume student enrollment success
At least three years' experience recruiting international students and developing international territories as well as expanding international student enrollment
Five to ten years' experience with Business Development in Higher Education
Bachelor's or Master's Degree, in Higher Education, Business or Marketing is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance
401k options
Paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start)
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Commuter benefit program
An opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester
Company
Academy of Art University
Academy of Art University is an accredited art school in San Francisco.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Aditi Sah Kumar
Human Resources Business Partner
David Goodwine
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