Feb 27

Job: Admissions Officer, International Student – Jacksonville University (FL)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Admissions Officer, International Student
Posted by: Jacksonville University,
Location: Jacksonville, FL
Type: full-time

Overview:

Jacksonville University, located on the banks of the St. John’s River in North Florida, is a private, four-year, regionally accredited institution with an approximate undergraduate enrollment of 3,000 students.  Seven full-time admissions officers work as a team to ensure the recruitment of a diverse and academically competitive student body.  The open position will be primarily responsible for the recruitment of students in international territories.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Recruit and establish a trusting and professional relationship with prospective international students, parents and sponsors
  • Evaluate prospective international students for admissions purposes
  • Coordinate the issuance of I-20’s to admitted freshmen and transfer students
  • Support students as well as University faculty and administrators with immigration and visa related pre-arrival inquiries
  • Assist as needed with recruitment and admitted student events
  • Represent the University to international schools, cultural missions, government representatives and educational consultants

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree required

·         Two to three years job related experience in higher education or international education

·         Valid passport and extensive international travel experience

·         Proficiency in a foreign language is desirable

·         English as a Second Language certification desirable

·         Involvement with NAFSA and other international student communities preferred

·         Experience working with the Student Exchange and Visitor Information System (SEVIS) preferred

Salary range:

$30,700- $35,000

Interested applicants should send a recent resume and cover letter to Gail Clemens (gclemen@ju.edu). 


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