Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Category: Administrative/Clerical
Type: Full Time
Deadline: 15-Oct-19 12:00:00 AM
Salary: N/A
Description
Job Vacancy Announcement
Application deadline: 5:45pm; October 15, 2019
Company: American University of Armenia (AUA), Office of Admissions
Position: Admissions Counselor
Contract type: FT (5 days/40 hours per week)
Job Location: Yerevan, Armenia
The Admissions Counselor is responsible for supporting the recruitment and processing of freshman and transfer students at the undergraduate and graduate level as well as for certificate, non-degree, and study abroad programs in the Office of Admissions at the American University of Armenia. The Admissions Counselor reports directly to the Director of Admissions.
Responsibilities
-Accurately and clearly communicate the admissions requirements, policies, and procedures of all programs in both English and Armenian for both in person visits and on the phone.
-Serve as point of contact for prospective students and families ensuring all questions are responded to appropriately and in a manner that creates a welcoming environment.
-Ensure all email communication to various admissions administered email addresses is responded to accurately and in a timely manner.
-Provide engaging on-campus tours to prospective applicants.
-Assist with recruitment of new students by visiting schools, corresponding with high school personnel, contacting and arranging meetings with various high-schools and student groups.
-Travel with Admissions team to present programs to prospective students.
-Prepare and conduct engaging and informative presentations about AUA to prospective students, their families, and other relevant stakeholders.
-Assist in creating recruitment strategies for undergraduate admissions and supporting graduate programs in their recruitment efforts.
-Assist in supporting recruitment events including, but not limited to, Open Houses, informational events, school visits, and more.
-Establish and maintain ties with Armenian schools and communities both locally and in the diaspora in order to complement University recruitment objectives.
-Support international recruitment efforts by researching potential leads and organizing virtual events.
-Support study abroad and summer program recruitment activities.
-Maintain and/or create files and records of correspondence, reports, policies, e-mail listings, applicant/school files, academic contacts, etc.
-Create and regular update an electronic database of all relevant leads for undergraduate, graduate, and other programs.
-Review online applications to ensure they are accurate and updated as necessary.
-Regularly conduct technical eligibility reviews of all applications within AUA's Online Application System expediently and ensuring no errors.
-Conduct transcript evaluations for graduate and undergraduate applicants ensuring GPA accuracy.
-Support staff to streamline and improve the online application system for a better user experience.
-Ensure close collaboration with the Office of the Registrar.
-Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
-Working with the Office of Communications, ensure timely social media updates and to maximize visibility.
-Working with the Alumni and Career Development Office, create an alumni ambassador program to facilitate alumni support in international recruitment efforts.
-Work with supervisor in updating promotional materials, ensuring information is updated, accurate, and engaging for the applicant audience.
RequiredQualifications
-Undergraduate degree
-Preferably one year of experience in related areas (preferably in an academic setting)
-Fluency in English and Armenian. Russian, Arabic, or Farsi is a plus
-Very good writing skills in English in addition to one other language (Armenian, Russian, Arabic, or Farsi)
-Extremely attentive to details
-Excellent online media communication skills (email, social networks, etc.)
-Very good computer skills (MS Office). Design knowledge is a plus
-Strong administrative, organizational, and problem solving skill
-Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty, staff, and applicants
-Ability to give effective presentations
-Ability to take initiative, act independently, and work in a team
-Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines
-Highly responsible
-Positive attitude and outgoing personality
-Ability to handle high levels of work with a smile
-Ability and willingness to perform administrative tasks throughout the year
Benefits
Job URL: iJob.am - Admissions Counselor @ American University of Armenia American University of Armenia Fund
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