International Transfer Admissions Counselor

SU01 Seattle University; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Transportation benefit

On-site fitness facility

Job summary

Seattle University seeks an International Transfer Admissions Counselor to join its undergraduate admissions team. You will advise prospective transfer and international students, support outreach, and coordinate I-20 issuance in collaboration with the International Student and Scholar Center.

The role includes substantial travel in-state and out-of-state, evening and weekend work, and a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding, contributing to a diverse, inclusive campus community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (4-year) in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience.
• Well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Confidence in public speaking to both large and small groups.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with international education or work.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Management – travel, outreach to international centers, events, and collaboration with campus stakeholders to meet undergraduate enrollment goals.
• Application Review and Recommendations – evaluate applicants based on criteria and standards.
• International Transfer Admissions – monitor materials for I-20 issuance, issue initial I-20s as DSOs, coordinate with International Student Center.
• Event Attendance – participate in admission events, evenings and weekends as needed.
• Other Duties – manage projects and support international admissions activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Public speaking

Communication

Ethics & integrity

Inclusion

Flexibility & innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Slate CRM

Job description

Months Per Year: 12 Work Model: Hybrid Work Eligible

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels.

We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability.

Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Job Description Summary

The International Transfer Admissions Counselor will join a dynamic undergraduate admissions team that represents Seattle University's Jesuit academic and co-curricular opportunities to prospective transfer students, their families and supporters, and the transfer advising community. This position works primarily with transfer students with an additional strategic focus on international transfer students. In addition, the counseling team supports all prospective students, including First-Year, Transfer, Arts, Pre-College, and Post-Baccalaureate, by providing advising and support through email and phone communication, appointments, events on and off campus, and other outreach programs as needed.

Position Description

1. Recruitment Management - 40% Provide information about the University's academic opportunities to prospective students, families, counselors, advisors, and other stakeholders through presentations, emails, calls, and one on one conversation. Plan, develop, and implement on and off campus recruitment travel and activities. Conduct regular outreach to international centers at community colleges and plan recruitment events specifically for international students. Meet with prospective students, including adult learners and traditional aged college students, through various channels, including community college visits, community college fairs campus appointments, information sessions, and workshops. Collaborate with campus stakeholders to meet undergraduate enrollment goals. Engage in efforts to make higher education more accessible, equitable, and inclusive; participate in working groups to embed these efforts in job responsibilities. Approximately 10 to 12 weeks of in state and out of state travel. Most travel is in the greater Puget Sound Region.
2. Application Review and Recommendations - 25% Review, evaluate, and provide initial undergraduate admission recommendations based on university criteria and artistic standards (where applicable)
3. International Transfer Admissions - 15% Monitor submission of international students’ submitted materials for I-20 issuance and provides regular outreach to students and updates to leadership team members. Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), which involves issuing initial I-20's for incoming international students. Work in close partnership with the International Student and Scholar Center and participates in regular DSO trainings. Communicate with students on missing materials needed for I-20 issuance. Serves as a member of the undergraduate international admissions group which includes the Sr. Assistant Director for International Recruitment and the Admissions Evaluator-International Credential Evaluations. Participate in regular meetings with the group and supports international functions in close collaboration with the Sr. Assistant Director for International Recruitment. Assist with other duties related to international admissions as needed.
4. Event Attendance - 10% Support and actively participate in programs and events engaging prospective First Year, Transfer, Post Baccalaureate, and Pre College students, their families, community organizations, college counselors, and advisors. Attend major admission events such as preview days and admitted student days. Evening and weekend work required, especially in fall and spring.
5. Other Duties - 10% Manage and work on assigned project areas throughout the year. Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education Requirements Minimum: Bachelor's Degree (4-year) in a relevant field.

Experience Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience, or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Minimum Qualifications Must possess well-developed organizational skills and attention to detail. Confidence in public speaking to both large and small groups. Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and supporting diverse student populations.
• Experience with or connection to international education or work.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as necessary.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

Speaks, writes, and reads one of the following languages: Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, Tagalog, Amharic, or Tigrinya, and is interested in utilizing language skills to serve prospective students and families in the college search process.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office products and federal and state privacy laws.

Experience using an ERP and CRM, specifically Workday and Technolutions Slate CRM.

Experience working with diverse young adult and youth populations.

Experience working with international students (international student center, immigration support, study abroad, international admissions, etc.).

Physical Demands

This position performs work in an office environment. Frequency values: Never; Seldom (1–10%, 0–1 hour); Occasional (11–33%, 1–3 hours); Frequent (34–66%, 3–6 hours); Constant (67–100%, not restricted). Travel - Frequent

Compensation at a Glance

$52,000 - $53,000

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Benefits are available to eligible employees working at an FTE of 0.53 or greater. Eligible employees may choose from three medical plans, as well as dental and vision insurance programs.

• Protect your income with life, short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution toward retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions, up to a maximum of 5%.
• Eligible employees may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for themselves and eligible dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an on-site fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events.
• Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid December holiday break closure, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave.

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3–6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter. Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus. All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university’s discretion.

With a career at Seattle University, you’re joining a community of passionate people dedicated to empowering the next generation of leaders and thinkers. Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within six schools and colleges.

Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.

In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.

Our Mission – Seattle University is dedicated to educating the whole person, to professional formation, and to empowering leaders for a just and humane world.

Our Vision – We will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

Our Values Care – We put the good of students first. Academic Excellence – We value excellence in learning with great teachers who are active scholars. Diversity – We celebrate educational excellence achieved through diversity. Faith – We treasure our Jesuit Catholic ethos and the enrichment from many faiths of our university community. Justice – We foster a concern for justice and the competence to promote it. Leadership – We seek to develop responsible leaders committed to the common good.