Background

Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic,Lasallianand Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students from diverse backgrounds in undergraduate and graduate programs. The De La Salle Christian Brothers, the largest teaching order of the Roman Catholic Church, guide the spiritual and academic character of the College.

As a comprehensive and independent institution, Saint Mary's offers undergraduate and graduate programs integrating liberal and professional education. Saint Mary's reputation for excellence, innovation, and responsiveness in education stems from its vibrantheritage as a Catholic,Lasallianand Liberal Arts institution. An outstanding, committed faculty and staff that value shared inquiry, integrative learning, and student interaction bring these traditions to life in the21stcentury. The College is committed to the educational benefits of diversity.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Dean of Transfer Admissions, the Assistant Director, creates and implements strategy focused on the recruitment and enrollment of F-1 International Students at the First Year andTransfer level to increase global diversity in accordance with the College Strategic Plan; to help encourage alumni to assist with recruitment efforts; to assist in the overall international and domestic recruitment and admission goals of the College.

Recruitment and Outreach

Execute office-wide recruitment efforts to assigned geographic territories.

Represent the College at college fairs, transfer fairs, community colleges,

community-based organizations, and high schools; and language center visits

both internationally and domestically. This includes scheduling, confirming,

notifying prospective students at each high school of the visit, and visiting 4-5

schools per day throughout the fall recruitment period of September-November,

and the Spring recruitment period of February-April. Contribute to the creation of

promotional materials specifically written for the international student audience

and guidance counselors abroad; plan and coordinate meetings with students,

counselors, and families both abroad and domestically, also advise about

admission, travel, visa, the US, and other general inquiry issues; develop and

maintain email correspondence with prospective international applicants and

accepted students throughout the year; correspond with students, teachers,

counselors, families to initiate contact or maintain established contact; maintain

international web page and request updates and revisions as needed. Participate

in the visitor experience by conducting information sessions, interviews, admit

on-the-spot appointments, meet & greet appointments, transcript evaluations,

special group presentations, and 'Counselor of the Day' activities including assigned Saturday duty; maintain continuous contact with prospective students

via e-mail, phone, and office visits.

Respond to all phone calls and emails within 1-2 Business days.

Identify and submit proposals to host international high school and regionally

located counselors and country advisors for training on SMC campus; provide

organizational assistance with on-campus visit days; actively contact domestic

students via phone, email, and text for recruitment and yield activity.

Customer Service and Relations:

Meet and greet campus visitors; host and attend virtual recruitment programs;

individually meet with parents and students, provide guidance on admission

procedures and advising them on SMC programs; assist parents, counselors, and

students to understand the SMC admission process, cost and aid, housing

options, campus life, etc; answer all emails promptly including web links

providing detailed information; entertain international visitors; actively work with

Residence Life, Business Office, Registrar's Office, Center for International

Programs, Athletics and others to meet students needs; evaluate foreign

academic credentials for academic departments, collaborate with coaches in

evaluating student documents as required by NCAA; communicate with

EducationUSA advisors and high school counselors 1-4 times a year on SMC

events, and reporting on academic updates; keep up-to-date on changes and

trends in education systems around the world; maintain resource library;

participate in Center for International Program Study Abroad application review;

support other campus departments as needed; remain active in NAFSA

(International Educators), OACAC (Overseas Association of College Admission

Counselors) by attending conferences, preparing research and conducting

presentations.

Territory and Application management:

Read and evaluate admissions applications for international and domestic

assigned territories. Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for

application completion; recommend admission decision to the Dean of

Admissions.

Create, maintain, and implement strategic plan for international recruitment and

admission in accordance with institutional goals as well as selected domestic

travel territories; ongoing assessment of strategies in plan; extensive decision

making on travel destinations, school visit selection, obtain information on

changing education systems world-wide as well as geopolitical/economical

situations. Analysis of data collected on prospective students, applicants, and

admitted and enrolled students to determine effectiveness of strategy and tactics

and make necessary adjustments.

Advise via email students, parents, counselors, and educational advisors. In

collaboration with the VP of Enrollment Management and Dean of Admissions,

establish contractual agreements with reputable overseas agents to recruit

students on behalf of Saint Mary's College and provide necessary training to

international alumni to assist with recruitment efforts (assistance with on and off

campus programming; correspondence with prospective applicants and accepted

students; development of calling and email campaigns; training to assist in

conducting interviews off campus; assistance with college fair representation);

collaborate with EducationUSA Offices overseas to host events for high school

counselors; admission file review, decision processing and management of

case-load. Create data reports for supervisors and others on the admission funnel

(prospective - applicant - accepted - enrolled - not coming); compile analyses on

data, student trends, travel destinations, projections, and other items as

requested by supervisors and others;

Alumni Volunteer Program: Coordinate with Alumni Office to re-establish AVP

(Alumni Volunteer Program); create recruitment and training plan to engage

alumni to help recruit prospective students domestically and internationally.

Student Yield: Ongoing review of files throughout the year to determine the

status of students (checking for missing documents, emailing students to get

documents, checking with them on their enrollment decisions, etc); contact

students and counselors after acceptance to encourage them to enroll; deliver

incoming student gift (ex T-shirt) to students when "in-country". Maintain

responsive communication protocols including prompt response to inquiries;

participate in planning and implementation of student yield events on campus.

Responsible for hundreds of student contacts during Tele counseling (phone

banking )to convert students to next levels of the admissions funnel, including

communications to inquiries, applicants, admitted students, and deposited

students; work with Center for International Programs to ensure students have

the information they need to arrive on campus; execute decisions and plans as

needed.

Tasks Specific to International Admissions: Vigilant training on SEVIS and other

governmental mandates; collaboration with Center for International Programs;

knowledge of changing world environment; research pre-travel on the stability of

area, visa requirements, health issues, climate, local customs, etc.; ability to read

languages other than English is beneficial for document evaluation; understand

and acknowledge TOEFL/IELTS/Cambridge/Duolingo testing systems,

comprehension of IB curriculum and world education systems (TOEFL = Test of

English as a Foreign Language; IELTS = International English Language Testing

System; IB= International Baccalaureate). Provide training for office staff and

student workers on nuances of international admission process; advise junior

staff members on College and office policy; review and research updates on

SEVIS, Department of Homeland Security, Travel Warnings, and changing world

situations;

Other Duties as Assigned Organizing and managing East Bay College

Connection/WACAC East Bay College Fair event (180 colleges, 5000 visitors to

campus) in the spring; sitting on campus committees; providing input and

implementation of procedures and policy as needed. Virtually supervise student

callers on a rotating basis with professional staff.

those entities. Organize and maintain communication with both domestic and

Experience and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: REQUIRED: BA PREFERRED: BA

Experience: (years required and applicable field of experience): minimum 2 years in international admissions, and recruitment at an institution of higher education; expertise in undergraduate student recruitment required; experience in evaluating secondary and post-secondary credentials from foreign institutions is highly desirable; working experience with international agents is preferred; knowledge of SEVIS desired.

Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical)

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, goal oriented and ability to manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment; cultural awareness and sensitivity; working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites; ability to read text in a language other than English desirable; be team oriented, possess a high level of initiative and willingness to contribute to entire recruitment effort; ability to communicate unique mission of Lasallian, Liberal Arts, CatholicCollege.

Licenses & Certifications (e.g. CPA, RN, etc.): REQUIRED: valid driver's license, US passport PREFERRED: N/A

Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work) Ability to travel abroad and within US for extended periods of time; be available to work nights and weekends; personal vehicle required. Know, recognize, and comply with the laws, policies, rules, and regulations governing the College and its employees, and the rules of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the West Coast Conference as now constituted or as may be amended in the future.

Supplemental Information

Supplemental InformationApplication Instructions: Please apply online athttp://jobs.stmarys-ca.edu

Include a cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications andare prepared to support the mission of the College

• A resume
• The name and contact information for three (3) professional references.
• In applying for a position, candidates sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry which may include reference checks, a motor vehicle check, and a third party background check.

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College policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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