Enrollment Coordinator

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting students with admissions, immigration, and financial aid into the University of Utah Asia Campus. Provide direct oversight for processing admissions documents, maintaining applicant files and enrollment management. This position is a nine month temporary contact.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency. A preference for two or more years of experience in an enrollment management. Candidates must be fluent in English and Korean and possess strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated, communication skills both written and oral as well as strong organization, planning, and analytical skills are essential to this position. Computer competencies include Microsoft Office, and a preference for experience with student data system software.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

+ Guide prospective students of the University of Utah Asia Campus (UAC) through admissions, immigration, and applying for financial aid.

+ Process admissions documents, maintaining applicant files, and process mailings for the admissions department.  Work closely with the University of Utah registrar’s office.

+ Understand, interpret, explain, and applying Korean and US immigration regulations pertaining to students and faculty.

+ Work with Korean governmental officials with reporting on students military deferment, reserve forces training, and other reports as necessary.

+ Support all UAC students in obtaining on campus housing, student identification cards and appropriate documentation required to live on campus.

+ Assist students with financial planning. 

+ Assist with planning orientation.

+ Demonstrate strong intercultural communication skills, as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills in complex situations (e.g., interpreting US CIS regulations and Korean regulations pertaining to immigration and advise accordingly)

+ Exercise patience, diplomacy and flexibility in interacting with faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds.

+ Collect, organize and maintain large amounts of data accurately. 

+ Work closely with International Students and Scholars Services in the Office for Global Engagement.

+ Develop strong collaborative relationships with faculty, senior administration, students and staff; and handle fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tasks.

+ Other duties as required by employee's supervisor.

Please submit your CV, cover letter, and 3 references to uasiacampusjobs@utah.edu by close of business Wednesday January 4, 2017.  Anticipated start date is February 1, 2017. 

Additional information

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, University of Utah policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law.