[Remote] International Admissions Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Academy of Art University is a dynamic higher art education institution seeking an International Admissions Specialist who will enroll and maintain relationships with potential international students. The role involves managing international applications, advising students on regulations, and facilitating a smooth admissions experience.

Responsibilities

• Discuss enrollment via phone, and email, and interact in limited face-to-face conversations, with international prospects in Asia and other countries and assist them in becoming onsite registered students at the Academy of Art University
• Inspire, motivate, and engage prospective students and families through various communication channels
• Manage all entering undergraduate and graduate international applications for all school enrollment semesters, coding the process in the appropriate information system
• Assist students in completing the application process, coordinating the processing of the USCIS form, and I-20, and also, the receipt of official school transcripts, financial documents, and any other required documents so that the I-20 form can be processed quickly
• Educate and advise international students on USCIS rules and regulations pertaining to I-20/F-1 status
• Work closely with the Housing Department, Academic departments, Student Services, University Resource Center, ESL Department, Accounts Receivable, Graduate School, Records, Campus Tour Department, Student Activities, Business Services, and IT, to facilitate the new student’s successful enrollment
• Interact professionally with a wide array of people including prospects, applicants, students, parents and/or relatives, and staff
• Assist with and participate in the International Student Check-In/Orientation as needed
• Be highly organized, present a professional image, understand and demonstrate strong time management skills, possess a strong work ethic and good customer service, and be able to discuss not only the philosophy of learning at the Academy of Art University but also the academic and support programs offered to international students
• Be reliable, responsible, and a team player so that the international team can reach its goals
• Send updates, announcements, and news via the mass-email feature in Salesforce to leads, prospects, and applicants as needed

Skills

• A positive attitude, high energy and a personable approach
• Strong desire to learn and ability to excel during the initial training period
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal/ written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong communication skills including exceptional and proven listening skills
• High adaptability and positive engagement with diverse populations
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Flexibility to work hours between 9 AM - 6 PM or 10 AM -7 PM Tuesday - Saturday
• A Bachelor's degree - is preferred
• Bilingual speaking ability is a plus but not a must

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
• Opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester

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