International Admissions Coordinator

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Job Duties:

In coordination with the Director of International Admissions, plans, develops, coordinates, manages, and executes the recruitment and admissions process for international academic programs in alignment with the institution's strategic international recruitment goals.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Receives, evaluates, and processes student applications according to established policies and procedures

• Implements policies and procedures for the processing of international applications in alignment with the international recruitment strategic plan

• Develops international recruitment-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives

• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement

• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the institution

• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences

• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals

• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on international student outreach, recruitment, and admission

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Director of International Admissions

Full-Time: 100%, Academic Staff, Ongoing 12-month appointment, one vacancy

UW Standard Job Responsibilities:

• Develops international recruitment-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
• Implements policies and procedures for the processing of international applications in alignment with the international recruitment strategic plan.
• Receives, evaluates, and processes student applications according to established policies and procedures.
• Identifies, promotes, and maintains internal and external partnerships focusing on international student outreach, recruitment, and admission.
• Creates targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals.
• Delivers directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences, to include answering international inquiries and coordinating information sessions and appointments.
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for events to promote the institution.
• Evaluates program effectiveness and provides recommendations for improvement.

Additional duties specific to the position:

• Provide administrative support and assist with day-to-day office operations.
• Serve as Designated School Official (DSO), with primary responsibility for issuing Forms I-20 for new international undergraduate students in accordance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulations.
• Communicate with students and other audiences regarding visa application steps, maintaining status, and other immigration-related requirements.
• Support orientation and new international student arrivals as needed.
• The role is based on campus and does not require international travel. Occasional local or domestic travel for training or professional development may be requested. Additional essential duties and responsibilities

Other Duties:

• Complete required trainings and professional development as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of student information systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally in writing, including emails, presentations and other materials.
• Ability to become knowledgeable about Department of State, Department of Homeland Security, and U.S. citizenship and immigration laws, policies, and procedures as they apply to international students.
• Ability to become knowledgeable about college admission processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and with diverse groups of students, families and partners, strong public presentation skills.
• Ability to manage a variety of tasks and organize a variety of on and off-campus events.
• Ability to exhibit a high level of initiative and motivation.
• Ability to travel regionally, load and transport admission materials, displays and other equipment.
• Ability to work and be productive in a team environment.
• Ability to work evening and weekend hours occasionally.
• Ability to represent the admissions office positively through a strong, student-centered ethic.
• Ability to drive a vehicle for the purpose of conducting university business and meet the criteria for operation of state-owned-vehicles – Policy 615

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• U.S. citizenship (or lawful permanent residency) is required for this position in accordance with Title 8, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 214.3(l)(1)(i) .
• Valid driver’s license

This position is currently ineligible for H1-B sponsorship. A qualification for this position includes independent eligibility to work within the United States upon hire date.

Desirable Qualifications:

• One or more years working in college admissions
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM’s) and/or data management systems
• Experience living, working, or studying abroad, or significant international travel experience
• Proficiency in a foreign language or experience working with non-English speakers

Compensation & Benefits: Salary range for this position is: $49,900 - $51,000 annually. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/fasl.pdf .

Starting Date: As soon as possible.

Contact Information:

For additional information about UW-Superior, visit www.uwsuper.edu ;

For additional information about this position, contact Emily Schoenborn at eschoen3@uwsuper.edu.

Application Process:

Review of all complete applications will commence at 4:30pm on October 22, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Please click the “Apply” button to begin the application process or visit https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/employment/ . You will be required to log in or create a Workday account to continue.

As part of the application process, you will be required to upload:

1.) Cover Letter

2.) Resume

3.) Unofficial transcripts of all degrees earned

UW-Superior, A Superior Place:

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

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UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.