Director, International Admissions at Fosad Consulting

Position Requirements

• The Director of International Admissions shall possess at least a Master’s Degree in Education or related fields with extensive experience in student services, student recruitment and educational administration.
• Working under the direction of the President, the Director of International Admissions shall perform a variety of duties in the recruitment and retention of students for the College’s US partners institutions.
• The Director will run the College’s international student programs. This position may require some international travels to the US, and fluency in the English language.
• The Director works with US partners universities to strengthen the College’s commitment to matriculating students to the United States.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist international students in gaining familiarity with the American culture, US higher education system, and admission to American colleges and universities.
• Expand the College’s reputation as a participant in International Education.
• Provide Nigerian students with experiences that expand their horizons internationally.
• Travels to conduct in-person interviews with prospective students, meet with US institutional partners, including colleges and universities.
• Maintain high standards for admission as required by US partner Colleges and Universities.
• Conduct careful screening and interview of prospective students applying for transfer admission to US colleges and Universities.
• Arrange for appropriate scores on the English language Tests (TOEFL), SAT, and any other exams, and make a determination of student's readiness to travel abroad to study.
• Coordinate activities with the Admissions Office and or International Education office of US partner institutions to best support the integration of students.
• Communicate information relevant to International Student programs through publications, including the College’s website, social media, and other outlets.
• Monitor and advise students and parents about US travel requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a B.Sc or M.Sc Degree with at least 5 years experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Shall have strong analytical, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use technology efficiently and appropriately, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evening and weekend assignments.
• Proficiency in applications that facilitate global communication (Skype, WeChat, etc.).
• Satisfactory criminal background check.
• Ability, readiness, and willingness to travel to the US at least once a year to build and sustain relationship with agencies, and partner colleges and universities.