International Admissions Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions at Orange Lutheran High School, this position is responsible for prospecting, recruiting, and overseeing the admissions process for International Students.

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Supervises: No supervisory duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develop and manage international agency relationships, and determine strategies for creating new relationships with international agencies based on experience, relationships, and data
• Field general International Admissions questions via emails sent to international student Orange Lutheran High school email address and phone calls
• Partner with the marketing department to create new marketing efforts for the international student market
• Provide personalized on-campus tours
• Assist in the processing of international student applications which could include
  • Evaluation of documentation and test scores for the final determination of whether students will be accepted as domestic students or international students.
  • Assist families through the application process
  • Schedule and holds interviews, either in person or via Skype, in addition to proctoring placement testing for international students
  • Distribute acceptance packages and all materials as needed
• Participate in all Orange Lutheran sponsored admission events specifically to represent the International Admissions program
  • Fall and Spring Prospective Student Open Houses
  • Course Registration Seminar
  • Preview Day
  • Others as determined

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Assist with interviews
• Attend admission events
• Gather vital contact information for prospective students for use in marketing communications
• Attend department and faculty meetings and required school functions
• Perform administrative duties as needed
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

Education

BA degree required

Experience

• Previous experience preferred in marketing or recruiting in the admissions field
• Bilingual preferred with Mandarin or Korean language

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

• Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
• Valid CPR certifications
• Cleared TB assessment
• Completion of Ministry Safe Training

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the ministry and purpose of Lutheran education
• Familiarity with all programs at Orange Lutheran High School
• Excellent organizational skills; able to set priorities and achieve them, able to keep cognizant of many processes going on simultaneously

Skills and Abilities

• Proven listening and interpersonal skills
• A life-long learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to speak effectively about Orange Lutheran education in various contexts
• Ability to research and understand cultural differences and their relationship with a successful high school learning and social experience
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Technologically literate: Comfortable writing and presenting material using PC or MAC and several software packages including PowerPoint, Excel

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibit the highest level of Christian integrity - his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; Missouri Synod preferred
• Support the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position primarily involves sedentary work
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit;
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, squat, kneel, jump, twist, or bend
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision within the normal range, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus; prolonged viewing of a computer screen

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The typical working environment is split between a climate-controlled classroom/office environment and periods of work outdoors during events with exposure to varying temperatures and climatic conditions
• The typical noise level is quiet to moderate, but may occasionally be loud

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade