The Vice President for International Affairs and the teams of staff in OVPIA's offices are the stewards of international activity across all campuses of Indiana University. We provide strategic leadership and advocacy for all international programs and projects and coordinate the resources necessary to sustain their growth. Our goal is to enable as many students, faculty, and staff as possible to pursue international and intercultural knowledge and experiences and to become engaged global citizens.
Learn how OVPIA provides leadership and support for IU's international efforts.
Within IU Global, the Office of International Admissions resides within the Office of International Services (OIS) and is dedicated to helping international students and scholars achieve their goals. Our staff recruit, admit, and enroll international students from all over the world. We provide social and cultural programming and visa- and immigration-related advising among other assistance to all international students and scholars. Join our nationally recognized team and help us serve the amazing and incredibly diverse international population at IU.
Read more about the Office of International Services
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
Receives and sorts incoming applicant materials via physical mail and other sources; uploads student information and documentation to relevant databases
Maintains accurate applicant data in university databases, ensuring integrity of student information throughout the admissions process
Completes review of financial documentation for international applicants and admitted students
Maintains knowledge of multiple university databases to ensure efficient and accurate processing of student data
Responds to email inquiries regarding application data as required
General Responsibilities
Responds to inquiries from potential students, parents, high school teachers and counselors, and others regarding policies and procedures involved in applying for admission.
Responds to requests for additional information; determines what material best suits the needs of prospective students and mails.
Processes incoming applications and supporting documents; codes information sent for data entry; begins the process of creating applicant file.
Provides clerical support to department including filing, preparing correspondence, and acting as an informational resource.
Maintains databases and files on applicants and high schools; updating as necessary.
Generates and mails letters of acceptance, letters of rejection, and other form letters to applicants.
Verifies that applicants have paid application fee or have appropriate fee waiver and prepares transaction reports.
Qualifications
Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.
EDUCATION
Required
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED)
SKILLS
Required
Proficient communication skills
Maintains a high degree of professionalism
Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Working Conditions / Demands
This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Ferguson International Center
Bloomington, Indiana
This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs. This position is eligible to work a hybrid schedule after initial training period (mix between remote and in-person work), subject to change in the future based on university policy and business needs.
Advertised Salary
$16.00 per hour
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
Health savings account with generous IU contributions
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Basic group life insurance paid by IU
Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
Generous paid time off plans
Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Student Services
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
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