International Recruitment Specialist, 127700

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Position Number: 127700 Position Title (Classification Title): Coordinator II Working Title: International Recruitment Specialist Job Summary:

Individual will represent the University of West Florida and can fully develop relationships with international recruitment agents, communicate directly with student leads, evaluate international credentials, and make admission decisions in order to create a seamless and expedient process for prospective international students and international recruitment partners. Some of the duties include: Educational consultant/agent development, contract generation, training, and relationship building; development of international student recruitment plan; international student recruitment and lead generation; effectively communicates with internal and external stakeholders which are instrumental in the recruitment process; admission funnel maintenance and admission processes, including transcript credential evaluations for recruited students; attendance at recruitment-based conferences and international recruitment fairs abroad and virtually; and data analysis and reporting Department International Affairs FLSA:

Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Serve on campus committees, assist with departmental or divisional functions as needed. Position Qualifications:

Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience. This position requires the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, faculty, and international partners. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of experience working in international higher education.

Experience working as a Designated School Officer or Assistant Responsible Officer for an institution of higher education. Familiarity with federal immigration regulations 8 CFR 214 and 22 CFR Part 62. Familiarity with Banner and Banner integrated software applications.

Proficiency in managing web and social media content. Ability to speak and write fluently in another language: Arabic, Mandarin, Spanish, and/or Portuguese languages are preferred. Essential Functions / Job Duties:

• 39% - Establishes and maintains programs to support enrollment initiatives such as educational consultant/agent development, contract generation, agent training, and relationship building, compliance, relationship development with on-campus stakeholders (departments, Graduate School, UG Admissions, Registrar, etc.). - (Essential)
• 25% - International student recruitment and lead generation via agent-based relationships, two-year colleges, off-site visits, and online platforms. - (Essential)
• 20% - Admission funnel maintenance and admission processes, including transcript credential evaluations, development of communication plans, initiates workflows for agent commission payments for recruited students. Collect, analyze, and interpret data to provide actionable insights and recommendations. - (Essential)
• 5% - Development of international student recruitment plan - (Essential)
• 5% - Attendance at recruitment-based conferences and international recruitment fairs abroad and virtually. - (Essential)
• 5% - Designs, develops and conducts special studies related to strategic international enrollment and recruitment. Collects and analyzes data as appropriate and as needed. - (Essential)
• 1% - Seek development through on-campus workshops/training and/or professional organizations and other advising related duties that support the mission of the division and institution. Other duties as assigned. - (Essential)

Physical Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required.
  
  Limited exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts, bruises, etc.

• Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines.
  
  Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated.
  
  Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.

• Standing: Daily

• Walking: Daily

• Sitting: Daily

• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily

• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally

• Stooping: Occasionally

• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily

• Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally

• Lifting up to 25lbs: Occasionally

• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally

• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily

• Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily

• Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires fingerprinting.

This position requires a criminal background screen.

Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday FTE 1.0 Salary: $45,000 Pay Basis Annually Preferred Response Date: July 31, 2024 Special Instructions to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.