Foreign Students Director jobs in North Carolina

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Director for Transfer Students represents the College both on and off-campus to prospective students, parents, community colleges and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. This position will coordinate with faculty, Registrar’s Office and colleges/universities to successfully complete the college transfer process.

The goals of this position are to identify and increase the numbers of students most likely to be successful and graduate from Greensboro College, to enroll and retain students through graduation, and to assist students and parents through the admissions process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working with faculty and the Registrar’s Office, quickly coordinate the process of transcript evaluation for prospective students. Communicate the evaluation back to the student with the number of courses to complete the degree program
• Coordinate visits and establish relationships with local community colleges
• Serve as the first application reader for masters, teacher licensure, and undergraduate transfer students
• After acceptance, advise and counsel prospective undergraduate transfer students and families on particular courses to enroll in the first semester
• Meet one-on-one with prospective students and families to explain, counsel and lead them through the admission process
• Upload transcripts into CRM (SLATE) for evaluation
• Follow up with students/parents via text, email and telephone to communicate next steps in the enrollment process
• Conduct group information sessions and represent the college during special programs, events and campus visits
• Maintain knowledge of current financial aid policies and procedures for Federal, State and Institutional aid including an understanding of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record required
• Knowledge of operating standard office equipment, computer systems and software including the Google Suite, Microsoft 365 and Excel among others is strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently with a clear understanding of priorities, deadlines and the overall goals of the College
• Attention to detail with record keeping in the CRM system
• A sense of humor, high energy and ability to successfully work with a wide variety of constituencies
• Previous administrative experience in a college/university setting
• Local, day travel required. Some evenings and weekends required
• Participate in general admission activities (Staff meetings, Open Houses/Admitted Student Days, Student Events)
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Academic Advising and registration experience in a community college or four-year setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with students, parents, College personnel and other educational institutions
• Experience with transcript evaluations
• A highly motivated, self-starter who can work independently
• Willingness to attend student activities, concerts and athletic contests to become assimilated into the campus culture
• Experience with SLATE, SalesForce or other CRM programs