Description

Department:
International Affairs
Location:
Belknap Campus
Time Type:
Full time
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Req ID:
R107799
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience. An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be substituted for the requirements noted. Grade 5 (Salaried)
Position Description:

The University of Louisville International Affairs Office is seeking to hire an International Student Specialist III. Under the general supervision of the Associate Vice Provost for International Affairs , the International Student Specialist III is responsible for supporting the University's internationalization efforts including its international recruitment strategy, with the primary focus of growing international undergraduate enrollment, and growth in study abroad. The position is the initial point of contact for many prospective students, applicants, overseas agents, and Terra Dotta. The position requires a great deal of collaboration and information sharing with stakeholders across campus.

The International Student Specialist will collect and share data with the Office of Admissions, the Graduate School, Housing, Scholarships and Financial Aid, the Bursar's Office, the Office of Academic Programs and Assessment (OAPA), academic advisors, and other stakeholders across campus. The International Student Specialist will be the International Center's primary point of contact for prospective international students and serve as the institution's primary liaison with Terra Dotta.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Stay current on UofL programs (degrees, certificates, etc.), global recruitment trends, and geopolitical realities to assist colleagues with developing cogent and feasible international recruitment plans.
• Build and maintain International Affairs dashboards in Terra Dotta for a for a wide range of internal and external audiences.
• Monitor graduate and undergraduate referral queries from SLATE, ensuring all profiles are properly migrated into Terra Dotta.
• Create all Initial and Transfer I-20s, including deferrals.
• Develop and conduct training for agencies, focusing on the international admissions process and requirements, and providing information about orientation and pre-arrival information, including orientation dates, airport pick-up, housing, and other pre-arrival information.
• Contribute data to a quarterly newsletter for all International Center constituents.
• Participate in international recruitment fairs (both in-person and virtually), as assigned.
• Complete annual Study Abroad, International Student, and Scholar Open Doors reports.
• Prepare international student census reports each semester.
• Prepare customized reports for Oxford International Education Group (OIEG).
• Ensure the veracity and consistency of data across four different data platforms (SLATE, PeopleSoft, Terra Dotta, and SEVIS).
• Follow-up with prospective student and applicant inquiries in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across campus to develop and implement a communication plan for prospective students (and their families/sponsors) and maintain effective communication throughout the recruitment and application process.
• Advise admitted students on the visa application process and documentation required for a visa application.
• Collaborate with ISSS staff to design and deliver a comprehensive international student orientation and other cultural adjustment initiatives.
• Serve on University committees as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree and five years of related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with technology (PeopleSoft, social media, MS 360, SLATE-CRM, Workday, Terra Dotta, and other platforms.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Ability to contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Experience within international education and the recruitment of international students; specifically for an international office or in a college or university setting.
• Experience living and working abroad.
• Experience working in international admissions or in an international student services capacity.
• Experience working in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
• Experience with CRMs and marketing.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced setting
• Proficiency in a foreign language

Competencies

• Ability to identify and solve problems in a timely manner.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Record of active participation/engagement in relevant professional associations: e.g., NAFSA, AIRC, etc.
• Strong computing skills and expertise utilizing CRMs and social media platforms.
• Commitment to a student-centered/customer service-oriented philosophy.
• Effective communication in individual advising settings and group presentations, including virtual/remote delivery.
• Demonstrates collegiality, impartiality, and effective collaboration within the International Center team.

This is an in-person position, with the typical working hours to be 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

The International Affairs Office encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated the capacity to create supportive work environments, collaborate effectively on teams, and serve the students we admit and aim to attract.

Targeted Salary $50,000

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.