Admissions Recruiter (International)

Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0095/11

Salary Range: $63,705

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The Admissions Recruiter (International) functions as an International Admissions Counselor and is a critical role of ensuring that international students experience successful transitions and integrations into their respective learning programs at the University of the District of Columbia. The Counselor is the reliable source of information to all stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing accurate visa and immigration information, facilitating outreach programs, assisting with culture and life adverse impacts, evaluating undergraduate applications and foreign academic credentials for admission, participate in decision-making processes for admissions, and develops reports. Evaluates programs for effectiveness to meet UDC goals and optimize customer experiences and service delivery. Follows Federal regulations and UDC policies and procedures. Bilingual or trilingual preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Counsels, supports, and works closely with international applicants, students, advisors, agents, and others about the admission process and requirements, support service and outreach programs, and professional development.
• Interprets complex rules and regulations set forth by the educational system of the District of Columbia, U.S. Customs & Immigration, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Education, as well as other educational and security agencies o national and international levels.
• Evaluates program effectiveness, assesses outcomes, and develops improved programming to achieve goals, complete cost analyses, for programs/events.
• Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates international undergraduate applications from the point of submission to student enrollment to criterion and requirements. This includes accurately assessing tuition, fees, financial-aid, transfer guidelines, scholarship information to ensure compliance with state, federal, institutional policies, and procedures.
• Collects and evaluates necessary application documents including residency documentation for legal determinations, transcripts and other support documentation for degree equivalency and grade point averages to ensure all undergraduate admission criteria has been met.
• Responds to and monitors all application-related inquiries, update all files and electronic records with accurate data using system technology required to make informed admission decisions.
• Schedules appointments in specific cohorts. Regularly and timely follow-ups to ensure accuracy of information, statuses, and admission decisions.
• Develops and implements strategies as outlined in the international cohorts' alignment to increase yield rates. Plans and executes special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the office.
• Keeps apprised of general college admission and special requirements to ensure UDC and students remain in compliance with current regulations.
• Coordinates and participates in on- and off-campus tours and events, recruitment efforts, orientation management, and outreach activities with international students, high school counselors, community stakeholders, embassies, other influencers, and other special yield activities.
• Develops routine and ad hoc reports that include conversion, data analysis and projections, special programs, and professional development.
• Clears and effectives verbal and written communications skills.
• Maintains sand monitors applicant database.
• Ability to travel and works a flexible schedule. Adheres to University policies and procedures regarding travel and procurement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher learning recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Three years of experience in an international higher education setting. Preferably in areas of assessment, academic advising, recruitment and/or career interest assessment/advising.
• Bilingual or trilingual, Spanish preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved may be considered.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .