International Credential Evaluator & Administrative Program Associate

OSU Oregon State University; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life

Mental health support resources

Retirement savings program

Paid leave including holidays and sick

Tuition reduction benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking an Administrative Program Assistant: International Credential Evaluator to support the Office of International Admissions in evaluating international credentials for OSU admissions. You will liaise with OSU staff and INTO OSU teams, ensuring policies are followed and communications are professional.

The role requires strong office experience, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to handle complex evaluation tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Three years of office experience which included two years at full performance level and experience generating documents.
• Lead work responsibility or coordination of office procedures.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO).
• Experience with electronic databases.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Preferred: experience with Banner and Salesforce applications.
• Experience evaluating admissions credentials or auditing applications would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate foreign credentials for admission eligibility of prospective international students and work closely with colleagues to determine credential equivalencies.
• Review status of former/current institution(s) and degree(s) for accreditation in the country of origin using approved resources to determine whether OSU requirements are met.
• Prepare contested files for additional reviews.
• Remain up-to-date on evaluation standards, educational practices and the latest information on academic policy regarding both national and international admissions standards.
• Determine whether applicants meet minimum language requirements.
• Generate I-20 immigration documents in SEVIS and send to students.
• Explain detailed policies and procedures to persons who need information about a specific program or policy.
• Screen problems and resolve issues or recommend alternative courses of action.
• When needed, refer exceptions to the International Admissions Specialist, Managers or Director.
• Represent the OSU International Admissions office on campus and be prepared to discuss admissions criteria for all relevant OSU and INTO OSU academic programs.

Skills

Office experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Excel proficiency

Tools

Banner

Salesforce

Job description

Oregon State University (OSU) is seeking an Administrative Program Assistant: International Credential Evaluator to support the Office of International Admissions in evaluating international credentials for OSU admissions. You will liaise with OSU staff and INTO OSU teams, ensuring policies are followed and communications are professional.

The role requires strong office experience, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to handle complex evaluation tasks with accuracy.