POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Director of International Admissions
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1699
GRADE 43
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of International Services
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Assistant Director of International Admissions manages processing workflow for all undergraduate international admissions, which includes international students enrolled at the LNU-MSU College of International Business in Dalian, China. This position reviews and evaluates academic credentials, financial resources, and English language proficiency of prospective international students in order to determine eligibility for admission to the University and the acceptability of documentation for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Form I-20. The position oversees foreign credential evaluation for international undergraduate applicants, in addition to credit transfer evaluations for those applicants seeking to transfer postsecondary course credit to Missouri State University, as well as advises prospective international students about MSU admission processes, policies and U.S. immigration laws and regulations concerning F1 Student status.
The Assistant Director of International Admissions oversees international undergraduate scholarship programs by identifying those applicants eligible for available international scholarships and coordinates with the Office of Financial Aid to confirm awards and communicate with awardees. This role coordinates with the Office of China Programs and the College of Business to facilitate processing support for customized and cohort programs globally. The position works with all International Services staff to design and assist with the development of systems and processes to improve office workflow and automate routine administrative processes, enhancing the ability of staff to accomplish the mission of the department.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Master’s degree is required. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: Two years of experience in international student admissions and services at a U. S. college or university is required, which includes serving in the capacity of a Designated School Official (DSO) and/or Alternative Responsible Officer (ARO). Familiarity with the Student Exchange Visitors Program (SEVP) and Department of Homeland Security policies and procedures regarding international student admissions is required. One year working at a Chinese institution of higher education or other Chinese business entity is preferred.
Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are required. Effective interpersonal skills are required. Computer proficiency is required; the ability to learn and facilitate university admission portal processes and SEVIS interface software in order to admit international students and maintain their immigration status is required. Interest in and the ability to work with global clients is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Individual must be either a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident in order serve in the capacity of DSO.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Facilitates achievement of established goals and objectives for international undergraduate student enrollment by evaluating and processing applications, obtaining information needed to evaluate courses and transcripts from foreign educational institutions, and determining the equivalency of those courses and transcripts for transfer credit.2. Determines the validity and acceptability of the applicant’s financial resources and the adequacy of the student’s English language proficiency by using University and U.S. Department of Homeland Security criteria.
3. Advises enrolled international students regarding accomplishing their educational goals while maintaining immigration status by providing information, monitoring student status, and advising students of possible courses of action and consequences of actions.
4. Enhances the staff’s ability to accomplish the mission of the department by designing and leading the development of systems and processes to improve international admissions workflow.
5. Oversees international undergraduate scholarship programs, coordinating scholarship awards and student communication in conjunction with the Office of Financial Aid.
6. Facilitates the admissions process for special customized and cohort international programs, working in coordination with the Office of China Programs, College of Business, and International Leadership and Training Center.
7. Facilitates the academic and personal success of international students by assisting them in effectively utilizing the resources of the University and serving as a liaison between the Office of International Services and other University resources.
8. Manages processing workflow for all undergraduate international admissions.
9. Oversees foreign credential evaluation for international undergraduate applicants, in addition to credit transfer evaluations for those applicants seeking to transfer postsecondary course credit to Missouri State University10. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
11. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses required by the Director of International Services.
12. Contributes to the overall success of MSU International Programs by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
SUPERVISION
The Assistant Director of International Admissions supervises administrative support staff, student and non-student part-time employees, and graduate assistants.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED AUGUST 2023
