International Admissions Fellow
Primary Responsibilities:
The International Admissions Graduate Fellowship is a two-year commitment that offers 18 credits of tuition remission and a $7,800 stipend annually. The fellows are responsible for approximately 20 hours of work per week (may include Saturdays and weeknights) from September through May.
Preference is given to a new or current international student or a domestic student with international education experience
Springfield College International Admissions Department Description:
The Springfield College International Admissions Office is responsible for the recruitment and selection of future first-year, transfer and graduate international students. Through strategic travel, creative communication, prospective and admitted student on-campus and virtual event hosting, and consistent relationship building with sending school and agents, Springfield College’s international admissions staff works towards meeting annual enrollment goals.
This is an opportunity for a graduate student with an interest in enhancing the international student experience or strong interest in working with prospective students (both secondary school-aged or post-graduate students) to support the efforts of the international admissions staff to bring international students to Springfield College.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assist the staff of International Admissions with the day-to-day operations, including high volume of email communications with international applicants, management of admissions materials, conducting outreach and preparing recruitment events
- Correspond daily with admissions prospects and families and provide a “high touch” experience to counsel prospective students and families: answer questions, communicate value of Springfield College, encourage attendance at events
- Assist with the strategizing, planning, promotion and execution of recruitment events, including virtual fairs, webinars, and information sessions, as well as on-campus visits for international students.
- Utilize CRM Slate to check student status and applications
- Collaborate with other staff of the Admissions team to ensure a seamless and positive experience for international applicants throughout the admission process.
Secondary Responsibilities:
- Assist with clerical duties and data management
- Assist staff in developing content for print publications including fliers, brochures, web content etc..
- Provide updates to agents and affiliates on news from SC
- Assist recruiter in preparing for travel, including fliers, swag for students, gifts, etc
- Coordinate with the Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions teams regarding applicant support
- Participate in international admissions office staff meetings
- Be able to work a minimum of two hour shifts at least three times per week
- May be asked to travel to US high schools or colleges to meet with prospective international students
- Other duties as assigned
Fellowship Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Desirable Qualifications: Position Requirements:
- Available Positions: 1
- Stipend: $7,800
- Tuition Waiver: 18
- Faculty Contact: Kia Boreland
kboreland@springfieldcollege.edu
(413) 748-3425