International Admissions Counselor

This position works with both undergraduate and graduate students in International Admission and Outreach. The International Admission Counselor will provide admission counseling to prospective international students and be responsible for the day-to-day communications with students in person, telephone or email. Perform a varied of functions to develop relationships with prospective and current students, to understand their end goal(s), and to aid them in inquiring, applying, finding their “fit”, visiting, earning admission, enrolling and studying at Loyola Marymount University. Acts as a representative of LMU in recruitment events and meets with prospective students on campus.

Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Review applications for admissions from prospective international applicants to LMU and make admission decision on applications.

• Plan outreach activities and events targeting international students, including recruitment travel, on campus programs, and hosting visitors from the US and abroad on campus.

• Manage international admission email account and the communication flow to international prospects, applicants, and admitted students. Develop emails and strategies to reach out to prospective parents and students.

• Actively collaborate with other university staff involved in various aspects of admissions, records and financial aid processing, to ensure that the applicant has all necessary information.

• Supervise immigration mailings to admitted international students, material shipment for recruitment travel, and provides LMU promotional materials to external audiences.

• Manage international application materials and reviews undergraduate applications for admission.  Make independent admission decisions on applications for admission to LMU.

• Participate in the development of marketing materials and resources supporting international outreach and internationalization activities.

• Liaison with Transfer Enrollment Services at LMU to coordinate the recruitment, admission review, and advisement of international transfer students.

• Collaborate with other LMU departments and personnel who support international student outreach, retention, international alumni development, and institutional internationalization activities.

• Represents International Admission and Outreach at college fairs, secondary schools, and universities.

• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

Loyola Marymount University Expectations

Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the university.  Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct.  Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.

Requisite Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge, skills and abilities needed to keep abreast of trends in the field and policy changes.

• Minimum two years experience in international admissions and recruitment, international student services, or campus internationalization activities is highly desirable.  Fluency in a foreign language a plus.

• Ability to mange time and balance multiple and fast changing responsibilities and priorities

• Ability to independently responds to and composes correspondence.

• Strong planning and organizational skills.  Must be highly motivated, self-directed, detailed and results oriented with the ability to maintain multiple projects.

• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate in a culturally appropriate manner.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with special sensitivity to the needs and expectations of prospective international students.

• May update standard information/data to website/blog within the applications content management system.

• Demonstrated computer competency and proficiency in common internet and web technologies, standard spreadsheet and relational database software, such as Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Constantly required to sit, feel, use finger movement, speak clearly, hear conversation, see near and far.  Frequently required to stand and walk.  Frequently required to lift, carry and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, use depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The work environment is normal.

MENTAL DEMANDS:  Mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Frequent calculating, interrupted work, variety of interrelated tasks, sustained concentration, use of reasoning, judgment, resourcefulness, analytical ability, and ingenuity.

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Salary range

$61,800.00 - $77,300.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Please note that this position may not be eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)

LMU is committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities and ensuring a comprehensive recruitment and selection process for all applicants.

Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the application, interview, or selection process may contact Human Resources at [email protected] or by phone at (310) 338-2723. Applicants who use relay services or other assistive communication technologies are welcome to utilize those services when contacting Human Resources.

When contacting Human Resources, please include the job posting number, title of the position and department for which you are applying. Applicants are not required to disclose the nature of a disability or provide medical information when requesting an accommodation during the recruitment process.

LMU will work with applicants in a timely and interactive process to identify and provide reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable federal and state law.