International Admissions Processor
Virginia Commonwealth University · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
$38k/yrFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Evaluate international undergraduate and graduate academic credentials and prepare credential evaluation reports for integration into Slate CRM.
- Collaborate with Global Education Office (GEO) recruiters and academic department coordinators to support the international admissions process from application through enrollment.
- Communicate with academic departments to identify, track, and resolve missing or incomplete application materials.
- Provide timely updates to GEO recruitment staff regarding applicant status and admissions progress.
- Conduct preliminary reviews of undergraduate international applications and prepare files for final review by the Associate Director of International Admissions.
- Ensure international applications are processed accurately and in accordance with university policies and established timelines.
Customer Service & Communication
- Deliver exceptional customer service to prospective students, families, faculty, staff, and external partners while representing the Office of Admissions in a professional manner.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for telephone and email inquiries, resolving questions or directing inquiries to the appropriate office.
- Respond to email inquiries within established departmental service standards.
- Welcome office visitors, assess their needs, and connect them with the appropriate department or staff member.
- Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Systems Management & Records Administration
- Process and index admissions documents, including transcripts, official test scores, and letters of recommendation, within ImageNow and Slate.
- Maintain accurate student records in Banner, Slate, and ImageNow by updating application information and correcting data discrepancies.
- Load and process official English proficiency test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, and Duolingo) into university systems.
- Update Banner and Slate records for admitted students who successfully complete the VCU English Language Program.
- Perform quality assurance reviews to ensure data integrity and compliance with institutional policies.
Admissions Lifecycle Management
- Process final graduate international admissions decisions within Slate.
- Process graduate application deferrals by managing workflow activities and cloning applications for future terms.
- Support undergraduate application reactivations for future admission terms.
- Support other admissions lifecycle processes as assigned to ensure timely application processing and enrollment.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Experience working in an administrative or office setting.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment while managing multiple priorities.
- Excellent written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience using enterprise information systems or customer relationship management platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Other Posting Details
- This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements up to 60% remote work.
- This is a restricted position with funding currently available for one year. Continued employment is dependent upon availability of funding.
- This position has some weekend work and a potential for work during the VCU Winter Break.
Salary Range
Up to $38,000
Benefits
- All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Hours per Week
40
Restricted Position
Yes
ORP Eligible
No
Flexible Work Arrangement
Hybrid