The Ohio State University · 12 hours ago
Program Coordinator for Graduate and Professional International and Sponsored Student Recruitment
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$20.24/hr - $20.24/hr
2+ years expThe Ohio State University is seeking a Program Coordinator for Graduate and Professional International and Sponsored Student Recruitment. This role involves managing recruitment outreach and admissions processes for international students, resolving complex application issues, and conducting presentations and webinars regarding admissions.
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Responsibilities
Serves as an advanced resource to GP and Buckeye Link staff to resolve escalated admissions cases involving complex application and enrollment issues
Maintains current knowledge of international and professional admissions policies and procedures, including state and federal regulations, SEVIS requirements, and distinctions among international visa types
Meets with students via virtual and in-person appointments and responds to student inquiries via email and phone
Uses a Peoplesoft student information system to look up applicant information and provide status updates to applicants, admits and matriculants; ensures effective intake of new students
Conducts recruitment outreach via phone or email using Salesforce CRM
Stays current with Ohio State Graduate and Professional program offerings and application procedures
Interfaces with programs and processing units
Utilizes professional knowledge and international student experience to manage Graduate and Professional Admissions outreach and recruitment activities in support of international recruitment initiatives; plans the scheduling of recruitment events on-campus and off-campus, including presenting webinars and serving as liaison and primary point of contact between EducationUSA, Fulbright, and other sponsoring agencies, international alumni groups, Strategic Enrollment Management Marketing and Strategic Communications, the Office of International Affairs (OIA) and program offices; creates targeted recruitment and yield marketing campaigns and implements on-campus and off-campus recruitment programming designed to cultivate relationships in alignment with the Strategic Enrollment plan
Ensures timely and accurate administration, management, and communication of events, programs and initiatives and tracks and reports success of these recruitment efforts
Serves as a subject matter resource for information focusing on best practices for recruitment and enrollment that promotes international student enrollment
Conducts large and small-group presentations and webinars regarding the admission process
Travels to represent GP at recruiting events and programs, both locally and nationally
Occasional weekend and evening work required
Occasional overnight travel (for professional development conferences and/or recruitment activities) required
Participates in special projects to support the needs of the Outreach Team, particularly as they relate to recruitment
Serves on university and professional committees, including selection and interview committees
Subject to the operational needs of the team, trains and manages up to 3 student workers, employing a comprehensive performance management process including setting expectations through planning, coaching and performance review
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
2 years of relevant experience
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Experience with office technology, such as Microsoft Office applications
Strong project management skills
Strong customer-service background and ability to track and resolve problems
Preferred
2-4 years of relevant experience, particularly in the field of Admissions/ Recruitment, or a closely related field
Demonstrated experience working with international students at the graduate level
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
10001+ employees
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