Job: Admissions Counselor at American University of Armenia American University of Armenia Fund Company

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Category: Administrative/office-work

Type: Full time

Deadline: 03-May-20 12:00:00 AM

Salary:

Description

Responsibilities

Counseling

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Ensure all email communication to various admissions administered email addresses is responded to accurately and in a timely manner.

4. Provide engaging on-campus tours to prospective applicants.

Recruitment

5. 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.

6. Travel with Admissions team to present programs to prospective students.

7. Prepare and conduct engaging and informative presentations about AUA to prospective students, their families, and other relevant stakeholders.

8. Assist in creating recruitment strategies for undergraduate admissions and supporting graduate

programs in their recruitment efforts.

9. Assist in supporting recruitment events including, but not limited to, Open Houses, informational events, school visits, and more.

10. Establish and maintain ties with Armenian schools and communities both locally and in the diaspora in order to complement University recruitment objectives.

11. Support international recruitment efforts by researching potential leads and organizing virtual events.

12. Support study abroad and summer program recruitment activities.

Administrative

13. Maintain and/or create files and records of correspondence, reports, policies, e-mail listings,

applicant/school files, academic contacts, etc.

14. Create and regular update an electronic database of all relevant leads for undergraduate, graduate, and other programs.

System

15. Review online applications to ensure they are accurate and updated as necessary.

16. Regularly conduct technical eligibility reviews of all applications within AUA’s Online Application System expediently and ensuring no errors.

17. Conduct transcript evaluations for graduate and undergraduate applicants ensuring GPA accuracy.

18. Support staff to streamline and improve the online application system for a better user experience.

Other

19. Ensure close collaboration with the Office of the Registrar.

20. Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

21. Working with the Office of Communications, ensure timely social media updates and to maximize visibility.

22. Working with the Alumni and Career Development Office, create an alumni ambassador program to facilitate alumni support in international recruitment efforts.

23. Work with supervisor in updating promotional materials, ensuring information is updated, accurate, and engaging for the applicant audience.

24. Provide translation support, when requested.

RequiredQualifications

Knowledge

• Undergraduate degree;
• One year of experience in relevant area in an academic setting preferred;

Skills

• Fluency in English and Armenian. Russian, Arabic, or Farsi is a plus;
• Strong English and Armenian writing skills;
• 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 skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills with both faculty, staff, and applicants;

Abilities

• 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

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