International Admissions Prospect Coordinator

Washington State University•Pullman, WA

8d•$3,751 - $3,838•Onsite

About The Position

The International Admissions Prospect Coordinator performs specialized technical and clerical duties for the Office of International Programs Admissions and Recruitment unit. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director, this position provides students, staff, program participants, and the public with information and interpretation of policies and activities related to the unit’s specialty. The coordinator composes written communications and maintains records related to the day-to-day operation of admissions and recruitment. Working closely with the Assistant Director for International Admissions Processing and Evaluation, the coordinator helps prospective international students understand educational opportunities and complete Washington State University’s application requirements. The primary focus is managing inquiries and the application-start, submission, and completion stages of the admissions funnel, while also supporting application evaluation and admission offers. The role requires cross-cultural sensitivity and clear communication with international applicants, current international students, and other stakeholders. The coordinator evaluates undergraduate admission applications from international first-year, transfer, non-degree, and former students, as well as Academic English (ESL) applications. The position reviews international academic documents and makes appropriate admission decisions. This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month position based in Pullman, Washington. It is overtime eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and two years of professional work experience in student services or related experience; a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional work experience.
Relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
U.S. citizen or permanent resident, for SEVP eligibility to become a Designated School Official (DSO).
Experience in international student services and/or admissions.
Cross-cultural sensitivity and the ability to communicate clearly with international applicants, current international students, and other stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience working with a diverse student population and knowledge of multicultural issues.
Experience with the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS).
Experience advising students.
Experience conducting recruitment activities.
Experience researching, interpreting, and applying regulations and policies.
Experience working with multicultural and/or international student populations.
Experience using Slate or another CRM system.

Responsibilities

Provide students, staff, program participants, and the public with information and interpretation of policies and activities related to international admissions and recruitment.
Compose written communications and establish and maintain records for the day-to-day operation of the admissions and recruitment unit.
Assist prospective international students in understanding educational opportunities and completing Washington State University’s application requirements.
Manage inquiries and the application-start, submission, and completion stages of the admissions funnel.
Support application evaluation and admission offers.
Evaluate international first-year, transfer, non-degree, and former student undergraduate applications, as well as Academic English (ESL) applications.
Review international academic documents and make appropriate admission decisions.
Analyze and process international applications, evaluate transfer credit and international or domestic transcripts, assess students’ appropriate academic levels, and respond to inquiries.