International Graduate Admissions Counselor at Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Job Description:

Job Details

Job Location: Fort Wayne Campus - Fort Wayne, IN

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's

Job Category: Admissions/Recruiting

Indiana Tech is a thriving, independent, teaching-oriented university that delivers career-oriented programming in a wide variety of disciplines that includes business, engineering, computer sciences, criminal justice, cybersecurity, marketing, health sciences, communication and helping professions. Indiana Tech enrolls nearly 1,500 students in its traditional undergraduate programs on its picturesque main campus, and nearly 5,000 students in its adult and online program. We offer degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels and undergraduate and graduate certificates.

Over 41% of our students are either globally or domestically diverse; this contributes to our unique vibrant and inclusive campus community. All academic programs are designed to provide students with relevant and practical experiences, including an emphasis on internships. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Indiana Institute of Technology embraces diversity and equal opportunity intentionally. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success with respect to educating our students to become global citizens. Indiana Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Indiana Tech has big plans for its future. Learn more at Indiana Tech Strategic Plan.

The International Graduate Admissions Counselor will be responsible for recruiting, advising, processing, and evaluating international student applications. This will include students enrolling in undergraduate and graduate degrees but primarily focused on graduate applications. The position will counsel students throughout the recruitment cycle, from inquiry to enrollment status and will also help students when they arrive in the U.S. for the first time to pick them up from the airport and get them settled into their dorms or residences. Having the ability to be proactive, to communicate promptly with students, make admissions decisions, assist students with financial documentation, meet with students and families and work closely with partnership programs is a necessity. The counselor will be responsible to manage recruitment strategies to meet the international enrollment goals while complying with state and federal accreditations, university and federal immigration policies and regulations.

This position will serve as the Designated School Official (DSO) through the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Applicant must have U.S. citizenship or permanent residency status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build relationships to grow incoming international student enrollment


• Recruit international students and process international admission applications, advise applicants of program options and admission requirements


• Process student files, conduct credential evaluation and GPA calculations, and issue Acceptance/Denial decisions


• Promptly and courteously, respond to phone calls, emails and other requests from students


• Collaborate with co-workers regarding new recruitment strategies, make suggestions on new strategies to increase marketing opportunities for international recruitment


• Serve as one of the DSO's for Indiana Tech


• Process immigration documents in compliance with Homeland Security Regulations


• Stay up-to-date on government/legislative changes pertaining to international higher education


• Utilize recruitment tools such as social media platforms, personal contacts, international educational fairs, presentations, etc.


• Maintain and update international student files with the assistance of admission reports.


• Assist in development and execution of the international recruitment plan and the international orientations


• Advise and assist current international students to maintain their F1 immigration status when needed


• Collaborate with other departments to assist in recruitment and enrollment efforts


• Work with international partners institutions on collaborative projects


• Sit on campus-wide committees as requested / required


• Support the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Indiana Institute of Technology


• Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required


• Two to five years of experience working in an international admissions or international programs office, preferred


• General understanding of international recruitment and education systems, preferred


• Strong communication skills, creativity, the ability to work in a results-oriented group, strong interpersonal skills, in-depth understanding of diverse cultures, and the ability to learn independently


• Experience in working with partner institutions and government sponsored international students, preferred


• Basic knowledge of the F-1 student visa processing, preferred


• Minimum of one year experience with SEVIS as a DSO in international admissions or an international programs office, preferred


• Must have U.S. citizenship or Legal Permanent Residency as per U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) guidelines for DSO and ARO.


• Must have an interest in building a rapport with prospective and current international student populations at the university.


• Sensitivity to, and understanding of, the needs and concerns of a diverse international population and respectful of different cultures


• Must have a valid US driver's license and be insurable for driving company vehicles.

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume. Applicants should be prepared to write a response to Tech's mission and diversity statement during the application process.

The position remains open until filled. For preferred review of materials, please apply by Oct 15, 2024.