International Admissions Counselor

Position Department: Admissions - Undergraduate Position Type: Staff Full-Time Overview: This position is responsible for the majority of recruitment of international students to Robert Morris University, which includes freshmen, transfer and graduate students. Responsibilities:

• Recruits and conducts regular outreach to international students.
• Performs evaluation of all admissions applications and credentials for international students to determine admission eligibility.
• Maintains and monitors prospective student contact records using Slate (CRM).
• Serves as liaison and collaborates with offices across campus to recruit international students.
• Assists with campus visits, weekends and other special events of the Admissions Office.
• Understanding of student visa process and immigration documents is desirable.
• Conduct data analysis on past and current enrollment funnel data to direct recruiting efforts for maximum results.
• Utilize internal and external research to guide development of recruitment strategies.
• Analyze market data and trends to identify current geographic areas of opportunity as well as those for potential future growth.
• Working as an interface with international agent partners to promote RMU, host virtual events, and provide updated marketing and presentation materials.
• Ability to work on some off/irregular hours to accommodate students from different countries in their home time zone.
• Closely works and collaborates with the Center for Global Engagement .
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required
• One year of customer service experience. 1- 2 years recruiting experience at an accredited higher education institution, with an emphasis on international recruitment and counseling preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. Strong knowledge of use of technology, including social media, in the recruiting process. Ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to diversity; demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of worldwide educational systems, ability to evaluate international educational credentials, knowledge of visa regulations, including SEVIS reporting requirements, and the Department of Homeland Security regulations preferred.
• Valid PA Driver’s License or the ability to have reliable transportation to travel on behalf of the university.

Exemption Status: Exempt Act 153 Clearance Required: No Required To Pass a Motor Vehicle Report Check (If driving on behalf of the University): Yes Required to Pass a Credit Check: No Additional Posting Information: None Special Applicant Instructions: None Commitment to Diversity: RMU complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws and provides equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. Reasonable Accommodation Notice: Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please email humanresources@rmu.edu or call us at (412) 397-6270 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.