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Job TitleAssistant Director of International Graduate AdmissionsPosting NumberStaff 2014000960FLSAExemptLevelFull-time/ Part-timeFull-timeIs this a temporary Position?No Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

Position Summary:
Reporting to the Director of International Graduate Recruitment & Admission, the Assistant Director will support international prospects, applicants and admitted applicants through outreach communication and responses to questions. The Assistant Director will track applications from lead to completed application and eventually to enrolled student. To provide seamless transitions, the Assistant Director will work with the International Center and enrollment services, especially to ensure arrival and orientation processes are welcoming and informational. The Assistant Director may also attend recruitment fairs and events, including internationally. The position requires evening and weekend work, flexible hours and travel.

General Purpose:
Recruit high quality international applicants for the Graduate School programs by assisting the Director of International Admissions and Recruitment with developing and implementing recruitment strategies, and extensive personal communication with prospects. Obtain optimum recruitment levels for assigned graduate programs, which includes appropriate size, quality and diversity of applications.

Position Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Director in the on-going development, planning, implementation and assessment of recruitment strategies, tactics, policies and processes.
• Independently utilize inquiry and applicant data to formulate decisions supporting strategies to meet enrollment goals. Use creative thinking and decision making skills to identify and select enrollment growth opportunities. 
• Exercise professional judgement to research and prospect high quality graduate program candidates; use consultative selling skills to convert prospective students to completed applicants using communication plans that integrate in-person appointments, outbound and inbound phone calls, and emails. Use problem solving skills to identify prospective student needs and the appropriate Clarkson educational solution. Maintain confidentiality of records. 
• Plan and execute on-campus and off-campus recruiting and yield events such as graduate fairs, career fairs, individual school visits, webinars, and information sessions.
• Travel to various recruiting events and universities to market graduate programs to prospective students. This includes coordinating logistics, presenting and assisting with content development, Travel to various recruiting events and universities to market graduate programs to prospective students. 
• Manage communication with recruitment agent network. Train new agents on Clarkson requirements, admission philosophy, etc. Provide ongoing training and feedback to agencies. 
• Use professional judgment to consult with inquiries and applicants for graduate programs to ensure quality, assist and convert them throughout the application process, facilitate correspondence between prospective students, the faculty, and staff when appropriate. Ensure accurate application data in Slate to assist with recruitment, enrollment and revenue tracking and reporting; maintain security of sensitive information and uphold Clarkson values. 
• Regularly receive and answer communications from inquiries and applicants outside of regular work hours, taking into consideration differing times zones and work weeks internationally
• Work with International Center and Student Services to guide admitted applicants to through deposit, I-20 issuance, arrival and orientation.
• Interact with internal and external partners (e.g. career services, advisors, department chairs, etc.) to support and expand recruitment relationships and opportunities such as 4+1 agreements. Research and coordinate with Director possible new agreements and relationships. 
• Conduct event and visit ROI analysis.
• Assists with other projects, administrative duties and initiatives as assigned. 
• Position to include up to 50% travel with overnight travel required.

Minimum Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills

Education:
Minimal Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree with 3-5 years’ experience.

Experience:
Minimal Experience:

• Minimum of one year of Intercultural or international experience, such as work with refugees, teaching English as second language, living overseas, study abroad or Peace Corps.
• Self-direction, ability to proactively seek out opportunities and execute upon them.
• Knowledge of trends, challenges and opportunities in international education, and demonstrated vision and enthusiasm for building a successful overall program.
• Excellent analytical skills, understanding of recruitment strategies and demonstrated experience using data and technology.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal skills.
• Availability and willingness to travel, work evenings and weekends and have a valid driver’s license.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident, due to SEVP regulations
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to become technically proficient with Slate.

Preferred Qualifications:
Include Education,
Experience, and Skills

Education:
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Higher Education Leadership, Business, or another related field from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience
Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in foreign language.
• Experience living overseas, such as study abroad or Peace Corps.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, bend and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Clarkson is committed to complying with the guidelines set forth under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Posting Detail Information

Close DateOpen Date04/26/2019Open Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions for this Posting

Clarkson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records).

Reference Request Details

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1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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2. * What is the highest level of completed education that you currently hold?
   • Highschool Diploma/GED
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelors Degree
   • Masters Degree
   • ABD (all but disertation)
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3. * Do you have a minimum of one year of Intercultural or international experience, such as work with refugees, teaching English as second language, living overseas, study abroad or Peace Corps?
   • Yes
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4. How do you embrace Diversity?

   (Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation 1
2. Letter of Recommendation 2