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Position: Graduate International Admissions Counselor Location: St. Paul, MN Job Id: 370311A # of Openings: 1 CSP Global Graduate International Admissions Counselor Position Overview: The International Admissions Counselor for CSP Global is responsible for coordinating efforts to increase international student enrollment at CSP. Responsibilities include supporting international students throughout the admissions process and through file management. This role will include evaluating international transcripts and documents based on CSP Admissions standards. This role will be the primary liaison for prospective students and help manage relationships with partners both domestically and internationally. This position will promote and enhance recruitment efforts by performing market research, identifying trends and developing and refining marketing materials. This position will work collaboratively within the Office of Admissions as well as International Student Services. This position includes engaging with campus partnerships as well as other lead generating ventures with the goal of diversifying and growing the international student population. This position will participate in orientations for new international students. Essential Duties: Represent CSP as primary contact for incoming international students and partners. Assist recruitment activities and initiatives. Meet annual student enrollment targets. Coordinate between other departments on campus to ensure the admission of international student is accurate and complete. Manage student files and make admissions decisions based on admissions policies and procedure. Conduct academic credential evaluations for incoming applications. Oversees enrollment and scheduling for all international driven cohorts and courses. Engage in relationship marketing with prospective students and other influencers. Respond to communication (letters, phone, email) in a timely manner. Maintain proficiency in and use of university database systems (Banner, SLATE, and reporting databases), Microsoft Office, GoogleDocs, and other programs as necessary. Education & Experience: Bachelor's Degree: Preferred Master's Degree: Preferred Computer Proficiency: Required Experience demonstrating effective communication and interpersonal skills Previous experience that demonstrates goal and results oriented approach to work Minimum of two years experience recruiting and advising international students Ability to read and evaluate foreign transcripts SEVIS training or familiarity Competencies: Strong written and oral communication Ability to build successful relationships with partners, staff and students Detail oriented Self-management, making effective judgements, ability to be flexible and effectively plan and organize work to achieve required results and perform tasks and projects independently. Candidate will take initiative in meeting international strategic enrollment goals. Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. However, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of th Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of the most racially and ethnically diverse university student bodies in the state of Minnesota. Feel free to contact Cassidy Leininger - cleininger@csp.edu, with any questions Pay Range: $50,000 - $55,000 per year Apply for this Position It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. CSP will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national (including ancestry) or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. CSP is an institution of LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained ministers of LCMS. CSP, based on a religious tenet, recognizes only male ordained ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female commissioned ministers of the Gospel.