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Position Overview
The International
Admissions Counselor recruits and yields students from a designated
region of the US for the undergraduate and graduate programs of The
American University of Paris (AUP) in Paris, France. The counselor
is based in the Pacific Time Zone, ideally in California, works from
home, and reports to the Director of Enrollment Management in Paris.
This is a new position and is available immediately.
Within the context of a
marketing plan, the counselor shall achieve assigned enrollment
targets using multiple platforms (including web and social media) to
recruit. The position requires significant travel within the region,
visiting high schools and colleges; attending college and graduation
fairs; and meeting with advisors, students, families, faculty,
alumni and others to promote AUP programs.
Establishing and
maintaining relationships with counselors and faculty at high
schools, colleges and universities is paramount. The counselor
conducts post-admit/pre-departure activities and events to maximize
yield. Other responsibilities include: conducting appropriate
research regarding target schools/markets; capitalizing on
referrals; prospect data entry; making admission decisions;
planning/attending/promoting off-campus recruitment, yield and
pre-departure events; and working with families to help understand
the financial aid application and award process.
Additionally, the portion
of this position will work as a US-based liaison between AUP
graduate applicants (most of which currently come from North
America) and members of the admissions staff and graduate faculty
directors on campus in Paris.
The position requires the
ability to prioritize and multi-task; to be adept with online- and
web-based technology; to have excellent interpersonal and
communication skills (both written and oral); to be able to work
flexible hours including some nights and weekends; and to have the
ability to work independently within a team management structure.
Other qualifications include: bachelor’s degree; proven experience
in the field of international recruitment or college admissions;
ability to effectively research, plan and execute around a strategic
recruitment plan; strong planning (including travel) and time
management skills; work authorization in the US, the ability to
travel, a valid driver’s license and passport; and the ability to
lift 20 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
include: Fluency in French, a master’s degree, an academic
background in the liberal arts, past work or study experience
abroad.
The counselor will be
based from home and provided with appropriate office tools.
Compensation is competitive. The position will be filled as soon as
possible and will remain open until filled.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé
including three professional references to:
Director of Enrollment Management
The American University of Paris
6 rue du Colonel Combes
75007 Paris
FRANCE
Or via email to
admissions@aup.edu with the
following text in the subject line of the email:
“International Admissions Counselor (your
name)”.
The University
Founded in 1962 and
celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, the American University of
Paris is an urban, independent liberal arts university located in
the heart of Paris. Teaching in English and fully accredited by
Middle States (MSCHE), AUP offers an American-model education and
welcomes students from the US and from nearly 100 different
countries worldwide, making it one of the world’s most diverse
institutions of higher learning. AUP offers a liberal arts
curriculum consisting of 17 undergraduate majors and 33 minors, as
well as nine graduate programs.
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