International Admissions Counselor

The primary location of this position is on the main Cullowhee, NC campus.

1. Admissions
Serve as the primary liaison with University graduate school and undergraduate admissions office. Collect, review and process international undergraduate and graduate applications. Inform prospective students, families, internal and external offices regarding international admission requirements, academic programs, scholarships, and other international student related information. Inform admitted students regarding pre-arrival logistics, such as process for obtaining student visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, seeking housing on/off campus. Compile and update international admission data. Serve as a DSO and ARO to create and manage initial and continuing I-20s and DS-2019s.
2. International Student Recruitment
Develop and enhance promotion materials for international student recruitment, including but not limited to, promotional brochures, flyers, videos, photos, and other creative marketing materials. Serve as the secondary contact regarding international recruitment for, and cultivate productive relationship with, EducationUSA and other governmental or non-governmental international education organizations (e.g., IREX, etc.)
3. International Orientation
Plan and execute International Student Orientation each semester. Hire, supervise and evaluate Student Orientation Assistants, including arranging for international student arrivals and airport pickup.
4. Student and Campus Programming
Assist with major campus programming including International Education Week and International Festival, Going Global Living and Learning Community. Assist with international student programming.
5. International Student Support
Serve as primary contact with Student Accounts and Bursar to provide international student lists. Serve as primary contact with Residential Living and Health Services.
6. Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications
1. Bachelor’s degree in any field
2. Ability to become a DSO and ARO, which requires a U.S. permanent resident or citizen status
3. Strong knowledge of Excel, Word and other Microsoft programs
4. Knowledge of social media management and usage for professional purposes.
5. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
6. Ability to communicate effectively and engage those from other cultural backgrounds.
7. Strong organizational and analytical skills
8. Flexible, creative, energetic and positive personality
9. Ability to set goals and to prioritize tasks
10. Demonstrated ability to work as a productive team member.

Preferred Qualifications
1. Master’s degree in any field.
2. Experience in working in a higher education setting.
3. Proficiency in a second language.
4. Experience in studying or working abroad.

Position Type Permanent Full-Time
Number of Hours Per Week 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Posting Text

Open Date 09/16/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
To be Considered you must apply online. Applicant should attach a current resume; a letter of interest; and alist of three references (include names, addresses and complete contact information). For questions or additional information, please contact Kaitlin Ritchie, Search Committee Chair at kkritchie@wcu.edu.

Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety
The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.