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International Admissions Counselor - Full Time

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health
United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
3243 West School House Lane (Show on map)
Jan 17, 2025
Job Details The International Admissions Counselor assists in the recruitment, selection, and yield activities for international applicants across the first year, transfer and graduate portfolios; all efforts are focused on optimizing the experience of the international applicant and helping to manage funnel conversion rates in the achievement of stated goals (headcount, quality, revenue, and composition). This is a highly collaborative position that involves evaluation and familiarity with international documents and credentials and leverages the work of academic partners, administrative partners, international recruitment vendors and Jefferson Enrollment Management colleagues to achieve goals. Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Student Recruitment: conduct student recruitment activities including off-campus, on-campus, and virtual events/visits. Prospect/Applicant Outreach: conduct activity related to converting individuals from prospects to applicants and from incomplete to complete applicants. Student Selection: under the guidance of the team leaders, determine selection criteria and design and implement application review and selection procedures including interviews & decision communications. Admitted/Deposited Student Outreach: conduct activity related to converting admitted and deposited students to enrolled students. Application Pool Management: working with the team leadership, ensure that the flow of applicants through the enrollment funnel supports the stated goals; manage offer targets, waitlists, melt-indicators, etc. International Credential Evaluation: review international credentials and documents of undergraduate and graduate applicants to calculate grade point averages and assess qualifications. Designated SEVIS Official: serve as a Designated SEVIS Official (DSO) of the University to issue I-20's to incoming students for VISA purposes Key Collaborations: collaborate extensively with academic and administrative colleagues and international partners in the recruitment, selection, and yield of new students. Admissions Team Responsibilities: as a member of the International Admissions team, contribute to efforts related to planning, policy & procedure development, and quality assurance & effectiveness. Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Other duties as assigned. OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions: All positions in Jefferson Enrollment Management require competency in the following areas: Communication skills Interpersonal skills Attention to detail Critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a high-volume and ever-changing environment Microsoft Office Suite, effective use of computers and related software Positive customer service orientation EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree required EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Familiarity with various international educational systems and documents is preferred. While some experience in a professional setting is preferred, it is not required. Work Shift Workday Day (United States of America) Worker Sub Type Regular Primary Location Address 3242 School House Lane, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.