International Admissions Officer

Wacac; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks an International Admissions Officer to evaluate international educational records, assess applicant preparation for admission, and determine transferability of coursework from US and international systems.

The role includes participation in interdepartmental meetings, professional organizations, and outreach to schools and community groups, with testimony at conferences and committees.

Qualifications

• Seasoned professional with experience evaluating complex educational records.

Responsibilities

• Review first-year and transfer applications.
• Implement yield efforts for admissions.
• Foster relationships with schools and community-based organizations.
• Participate in interdepartmental and system-wide meetings.
• Present at local, regional, and national conferences.

Skills

Educational record evaluation

Interdepartmental collaboration

Public presentations

Professional organizations

Job description

The International Admissions Officer (IAO) is a seasoned professional with experience in the evaluation of complex educational records from international curriculums/systems with some crossover to domestic applications. The incumbent is responsible for assessing an applicant’s preparation for admission to the University, and transferability of coursework from US and international educational systems. The IAO is an active participant in interdepartmental and system wide meetings regarding the evaluation and interpretation of international records to the University. The incumbent is active in professional organizations relating to international admissions; consults with colleagues in the field; and makes professional presentations at local, regional, and national conferences; serves on campus and system wide committees and workgroups; and liaises with colleges and academic departments. The IAO is a resource to the staff in Admissions and campus community at large (faculty, staff, administrators).

The IAO works in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-demand office, which receives more than 150,000 applications annually and is fully engaged in a highly selective admissions process throughout much of the year. The IAO is expected to perform with a high level of professionalism as a representative of UC San Diego and the University of California often conveying complicated and/or sensitive information to a variety of audiences. In addition to outreach and recruitment activities, they are charged with reviewing first-year and transfer applications, implementing yield efforts, and fostering relationships with schools and community-based organizations. The position requires skillful presentation of complex information, attention to detail, the ability to collaborate – working in teams, and flexibility. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, the IAO identifies potential students, and provides information on a variety of admissions-related issues to the public including but not limited to prospective applicants, parents, counselors, community-based organizations, faculty, and campus colleagues. The IAO fosters and maintains good working relationships with organizations involved in outreach and recruitment, as well as serves as a resource to the external community, such as high school and community college counselors.