International Admissions Student Assistant

10 hours per week, preferably in shifts of 2+ hours; $16.69 per hour

Duration: begins August 1, or as soon after as possible, and continues through the academic year, including breaks as available. 

Location: 4 Nickerson

Contact: Lisa Hirayama

 

The International Admissions Student Assistant works closely with other enrollment professionals to support all aspects of undergraduate international student recruitment and enrollment at SPU. The assistant will work within the “Slate” CRM, responding to email from prospective international students, identifying and contacting incomplete applicants, and contacting admitted students each quarter (by phone when possible) to encourage enrollment at SPU. The assistant may help with promoting SPU at both virtual and in-person college fairs, high school visits, and on-campus admissions events as their schedule allows. The assistant may be asked to offer support as a liaison with local and overseas partners (community college advisors, high school counselors, language school staff, education partner staff), providing information, coordinating visits, assisting with contract management. Candidates with an interest in and knowledge of social media may be able to assist with the development and implementation of the use of these platforms in international recruitment. Other duties may be assigned, depending on program and office needs.

 

Understanding of and sensitivity to cross-cultural differences.

Personal experience with cross-cultural adjustment process.

Excellent written communication skills. Can present SPU information in a positive, relational manner.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Can talk and connect with all different kinds of people; professional but friendly and approachable demeanor.

Strong supporter of SPU!

Able and willing to interact with individuals from a variety of religious backgrounds.

Self-directing; able to work with minimal supervision; able to see and respond to workflow and program needs.

Excellent computer skills. Most of the work will be done on the computer, particularly using the Slate CRM and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Careful attention to details and providing accurate information.

 

 

Personal experience as an international student at a US college or university.

Some knowledge of education systems other than the U.S. system.

Personal experience using overseas education agency.

Bilingual skills.

Familiarity with the basic F-1 student visa regulations and requirements.

Able to work occasional full or half days.