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Assistant Director of International Admissions
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Position Number: 2846745
Location: Elon, NC
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Assistant Director of International Admissions

Requisition Number: 20122123
Type of Employment: Full-Time Regular
Number of Months:
Months Employed:
Number of Hours per Day/Week: 40
Daily Hours:

Summary Position
The position is responsible for assisting the Associate Dean and Director of International Admissions with international undergraduate student recruitment goals. This Assistant Director position is responsible for the recruitment and admission of first year and transfer applicants from specific countries or regions outside the United States, as well as international students attending schools within the U.S. It also includes international recruitment travel, as well as evaluation of secondary and post-secondary transcripts, file review for first year and transfer international applications. This position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination and staffing of on-campus programs and online events for prospective students, and the position resides in the Office of Admissions.

Education Requirements
Bachelors Degree

Degree/Major:
Length of Experience: Two years experience in admissions, recruitment and/or marketing preferred;
Supervisory Experience: No

Supervisory Experience Detail
This position does not have supervisory duties.

Special Skills or Experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Posting Date: 02/09/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

General Purpose of Position
This position will include extensive travel to countries where Elon has been successful in attracting qualified students, as well as developing new areas for recruitment. This position is also responsible for the recruitment of students with international backgrounds such a dual citizens, resident aliens or foreign nationals living within the United States. In addition to these specific duties within international admissions this position is responsible for general admissions counselor responsibilities, including application review and decision making, daily campus visits and weekend events and general office responsibilities. Also, supports the development of an international recruitment strategic plan as it supports Boldly Elon.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Territory Management

Conducts international recruitment travel and virtual outreach within specific countries or a defined recruitment region; travels to regions/countries and independently organizes high school visits, individual interviews, recruitment fairs, and yield events.
Develops and fosters relationships with college counselors, independent consultants, agents, and other relevant organizations outside of the country.
Conducts campus interviews/information sessions, in person or virtual with prospective students and their families; advise and counsel them about their college search
Serves as a liaison with the GEC as the key contact for international students processing.
With the Director of International Admissions, assists in the planning and implementation of the International Counselor Fly-in program
Assists with appropriate communication targeted to International students and parents
Manages a personal expense report online via Elons procurement card site
Others duties as assigned

Application Support

Responsible for reading/evaluating applications for international undergraduate admissions and making decisions or deferring to the Associate Dean of Admissions
Serves as the Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis, responsible for taking and following up on incoming calls from prospective students, parents, and college counselors
Assists with the mailing process for decision letters for Early Action and Regular Decision applicants, including verifying each applicants status, checking addresses and stuffing envelopes

Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree required. Two years experience in admissions, recruitment and/or marketing preferred

Does this position require driving for the university? Yes

Additional Information

To apply, visit https://elon.peopleadmin.com/postings/8371

Elon University does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veterans status (collectively, "Protected Categories") in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs." Consistent with our nondiscrimination statement, the university does not tolerate discrimination or harassment of employees, students or other individuals associated with the University including, but not limited to, vendors, contractors, and guests on the basis of any of these Protected Categories.

The university fully supports and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other employment laws. The university will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with known disabilities unless such accommodations would pose an undue hardship to the institution. Requests for accommodations should be made in writing to the employees supervisor who will work closely with the Office of Human Resources to review requests and provide a response. Elon will also make good faith efforts to reasonably accommodate religious observances and practices.