ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS AND IMMIGRATION, Enrollment, Undergraduate Admissions
About the Role
Boston University Undergraduate Admissions seeks an Assistant Director of Admissions and Immigration. This is a unique position within the Office of Admissions as the role has several functions encompassing key skills for those interested in the area of international education. They serve as a member of Board of Admissions reviewing candidates for freshman and transfer admission from an applicant pool of 82,000 with a particular focus on the 13,500 international students. This position is required to holistically review and evaluate applications for admission, participate in our committee process, and identify potential scholarship candidates. This includes reviewing secondary school curricula around the world and awarding advanced credit to those incoming students who are eligible. Additionally, this role will engage directly with prospective students, providing information about Boston University both at our Admissions Reception Center as well as via email and phone. During specific times in the admissions cycle, this role will approve more than 2,000 international admission decisions and determine a student’s eligibility for an I-20 Form. This role is engaged with several campus stakeholders including the Admissions Office, the ISSO and CELOP.
The person in this position is expected to participate in the efforts of our office to build a strong and diverse applicant pool and commit to principles of antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion in the college search and application process. Evening and weekend hours are necessary for some of the calendar year.
About the Organization
Boston University Admissions is part of the Enrollment & Student Administration unit (ENSA). BU Admissions plays a critical role in ENSA's mission through the undergraduate recruitment, selection, and enrollment of BU's first-year and transfer classes.
Across the 9 departments of ENSA, we are dedicated to ensuring that our policies, practices, and services meet the needs of an increasingly diverse University community of students, families, faculty, staff, and alumni. We do so through a lens of respect, and a commitment to encouraging the personal success and productivity of all employees. To read more about Boston University and our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit https://www.bu.edu/diversity/about/diversity-statement/
About Our Benefits
This position is eligible to work remotely 2 days per week. Boston University offers generous benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, tuition remission, retirement plan, and paid time off.
Required Skills
About the Candidate
A Bachelor’s Degree is a requirement for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:
Applicants should be prepared to complete a CORI background check at point of hire. A passport will be required as part of this position.
_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _
Required Experience
About the Candidate
A Bachelor’s Degree is a requirement for this position. We are seeking a candidate who:
Applicants should be prepared to complete a CORI background check at point of hire. A passport will be required as part of this position.
_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _