Assistant Director of International Enrollment

Savannah College of Art and Design; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD seeks an Assistant Director of International Enrollment (ADIE) to guide talented prospective students through the admissions journey in an assigned region. You will build relationships with students, families, and educators, provide personalized guidance, and raise awareness of SCAD’s programs and opportunities.

You’ll lead document processing, FERPA-compliant record keeping, and collaborative outreach efforts, while presenting to groups, planning travel, hosting events, and mentoring new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and admissions/higher-education experience.
• Ability to manage documents and FERPA-compliant records.
• Proficiency with databases and office productivity software.
• Experience with Banner or Salesforce preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process admission documents and scholarship materials.
• Regularly follow up with prospective students to ensure applications are complete.
• Become an expert on the assigned region’s education system.
• Collaborate with internal departments on events and outreach.
• Record and track documents per FERPA and maintain data integrity.
• Deliver engaging classroom presentations to prospective students.
• Plan travel and coordinate outreach to top organizations.
• Host events to address questions and discuss financing for applicants.
• Update monthly caseload reports and stay current with SCAD policies.
• Mentor new staff members and share expertise.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Student focus

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Admission/recruitment experience

Higher education experience

Tools

Banner

Salesforce

Job description

As an assistant director of international enrollment (ADIE), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth process for highly talented, prospective students in an assigned territory. You’ll achieve this goal by fostering relationships with students, parents, and educators to provide personalized assistance throughout the admission process and to raise awareness of the university and its offerings.

To support the admission team, you’ll:

• Receive and process all documents required for admission and scholarship evaluation
• Regularly follow up with prospective students to ensure their applications are complete and to gather necessary supporting information
• Become an expert in the assigned region educational systems
• Collaborate with internal departments to strategize and implement events that contribute to SCAD's outreach and recruitment efforts
• Operate management systems to record and track documents and relevant information in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) guidelines while maintaining data integrity

As an ADIE, you’ll:

• Deliver engaging classroom presentations that captivate potential students
• Collaborate with teammates to research, plan, and coordinate travel to top organizations, ensuring efficient and effective outreach
• Serve as host at events to encourage applicants, address parental concerns, discuss financial plans, and ensure a seamless transition for new students
• Update monthly caseload reports and stay current with SCAD publications, policies, and professional development opportunities
• Serve as a mentor to new staff members, sharing your expertise and insights

Additionally, you’ll:

• Monitor admission meeting minutes
• Regularly ask questions to enhance your understanding and decision-making process
• Attend all mandatory trainings
• Serve as a point of on-the-ground support during events, helping ensure their smooth completion

Candidates should have:

• Strong organizational, time-management, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Attention to detail
• Customer service mindset
• Passion for helping students achieve their educational goals

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Admission, recruitment, or higher education experience
• Proficiency with computer databases and office productivity software

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Banner and Salesforce

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport

Travel required:

• More than 50%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Commitment to inclusion

SCAD is committed to fostering a community of respect that is welcoming to all. The innovative spirit at SCAD enriches inclusion by empowering everyone to comfortably be one's authentic self. We are solutions-driven, collaboratively identifying and solving challenges to sustain a positively oriented environment. We understand when all perspectives are elevated, the university community is strengthened.

Equal employment opportunity disclosure

SCAD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), race, color, national origin, age, marital or parental status, disability, genetic information, religion, veteran status, or status in any group protected by applicable laws.

Prohibition against sexual misconduct

SCAD prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at scad.edu/sexualmisconduct.

Clery Act security report

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