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International Admissions Counselor – US Based (West Coast)

   

 

 
   

 

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International Admissions Counselor – US Based (West Coast)

 
 

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.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 

REGULATIONS GOVERNING EMPLOYMENT IN FRANCE

 

Citizens of France and other European Union countries automatically have the right to reside and work in France.

 

If the successful applicant for a full-time faculty position is a citizen of some other country, The American University of Paris will apply for a visa to allow the person to live and work in France, but cannot obtain immigrant visas for spouses and dependents.

 

Applicants for part-time faculty positions and for administrative positions must have French or EU citizenship, or hold a valid French Carte de Résident.

 

 
 
 
 

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