Job: International Admissions Coordinator – Rennert International (NYC)
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Position: International Admissions Coordinator – Asia, Eastern Europe, Turkey
Posted by: Rennert International
Location: New York, NY
Type: full-time
Overview:
Rennert International, a leading ESL provider based in New York and Miami is looking for a dynamic, talented individual to join our International Admissions team. The position is based in New York City, and is a great opportunity for someone interested in starting out in the field of International Education or ESL. The job description is below and any interested candidates should contact Dorina Zaharia at dzaharia@rennert.com.
Job Duties:
- Process and screen admissions applications and determine admissions eligibility
- Act as DSO, verifying required documents and issuing necessary visa documentation for F-1 visa students
- Establish and maintain excellent partner relations with overseas recruiting agents based in countries in Asia, Eastern Europe and Turkey
- Have in-depth program and housing knowledge and be able to counsel agents and prospective students on program and housing options available in New York and Miami
- Respond quickly to inquiries and requests and be able to problem-solve in urgent situations
- Filing: collect necessary pre-arrival documentation for issuance of F-1 visa paperwork, maintain complete and thorough files for incoming students
- Verify payment collection for pre-arrival students/agents
- Provide Director with weekly reports on registrations and insights into country/regional market promotions and trends
- Coordinate with Director and company President on agent database maintenance and agent activation, email blasts and agent visit follow-ups
- Weekend emergency-phone rotation
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- have general office work and customer service experience
- be detail – oriented, with excellent organizational and communication skills
- Have a customer service approach and attitude with regards to partner/client relations and student admissions
- ability to problem-solve and focus on bigger picture
- Ability to manage time effectively and self-prioritize
- be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc), as well as various database applications (Access, Filemaker, etc) and Adobe
- ability to work in the US
- Willingness to work long hours during busy season
Preferred Qualifications:
- be proficient in at least one foreign language in addition to English (preference: Asian, Eastern European or Turkish)
- ability to work in a dynamic team environment
- experience studying, living or working abroad
- Interest in Eastern European or Asian culture
- have ESL or teaching English as a foreign language experience
- prior experience in SEVIS and F-1 visa procedures, experience as a Designated School Officer is a plus
Salary is in mid-$30,000s, with opportunities for performanc-based bonuses and incentives. Benefits include full medical healthcare coverage, limited dental, 401k opt-in and the opportunity to attend for free Rennert’s evening foreign language program.
This position is for immediate hire. No phone inquiries please, relocation is not availalbe and we prefer local candidates only. Candidates must be legal citizens of the US or Green card holders in order to perform major functions of this position.
Nichole Paris
Director
International Admissions and Student Services
Rennert International
216 E 45th Street 17th floor
New York, NY 10017
http://www.rennert.com/english.htm
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