International Admissions Counselor - 2 OPENINGS

Job Title:

International Admissions Counselor

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $42,357 $47,170

Basic Function:

Provide advising, counseling and administrative services to international students and family members (including but not limited to academic programs, admissions, scholarships, visas, etc.). Recruit students from assigned world regions and evaluate foreign credentials for admissibility and transfer credit. Reports to the Assistant Director, International Student Recruitment and Admissions.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

Manage recruitment and admissions within assigned domestic/international territories involving travel within U.S. and abroad.

Train recruitment representatives abroad.

Evaluate and research foreign credentials, educational systems and trends in international student mobility.

Process international applications for all programs, levels and campuses.

Maintain knowledge of assigned recruitment territory including political, cultural, academic and economic issues.

Monitor changes to world education systems; provide training to faculty and staff regarding international student recruitment and admissions.

Make admissions and degree equivalency decisions.

Represent Kent State on recruitment trips – domestic and international.

Advise/counsel prospects, students, recruiting agents, faculty, staff/administrators.

Monitor changes to visa application procedures, processing times and reciprocity tables; serve as Designated School Official and assist with the integrity of data reported to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Develop proposals for international recruitment (e.g. market analysis / projections / budgeting).

Participate in department, division, and university special projects as required.

Serve on various departmental, divisional, and University committees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFIC AREA(S) MIGHT INCLUDE:

International Sponsored Student Services:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a variety of special programs and services designed to meet the unique needs of international sponsored students and international admissions.
• Serve as host institution advisor for international sponsored students, which includes but is not limited to, ensuring that students sign up for health insurance, planning a variety of activities for students, counseling students on cultural adjustments, and finding community services, internships and host families for students.
• Assist in ensuring terms of appointment are met regarding sponsorship requirements; ensure that international sponsored students have completed sponsor forms; forward completed forms to supervisor.
• Review and validate student fee waivers; verify information; coordinate issuance of transcripts to sponsors; identify problems and assist in correcting information.
• Assist with orientation for J-1 students; which includes coordinating and organizing events and receptions; ensure students receive certification of completion at the end of the student’s program.
   

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Counseling, Communications, Education, International Studies, Foreign Languages or related field; three months working in an admissions or international education office or relevant experience is required.

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

Personal computer applications (e.g. MS Office Suite including database, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, e-mail; ERP application - Banner preferred) *
Foreign education systems / credentials *
Basic visa and immigration concepts pertaining to international students *

Skill In:

Highly developed written and interpersonal communications skills with the ability to communicate and work effectively with all components of the university and external constituents involving diverse cultures – including group presentation and conflict resolution skills) *
Foreign language(s) / bilingual abilities

Ability To:

Apply marketing principles to produce a variety of department materials (brochures, advertising and Website initiatives *
Develop and implement plans *
Work independently and as an effective change agent *
Travel internationally as needed *

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master’s degree in a related field and an additional 3 months experience studying, living, or working abroad. Foreign language / bilingual abilities highly preferred.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which may require assessments. Assessments could take the form of interview questions, a request to provide work samples or a written or practical test to assess job related competencies.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

None

Working Schedule:

 

Additional Information:

 

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to non-discrimination to employ and advance qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. We comply with VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.