Admission International Student Intern
Grinnell College
Job at a glance
The International Student Admission Intern will provide clerical and outreach support for the international admissions team’s student recruitment efforts. Skills and Characteristics: Strong interpersonal and communications skills Ability to work productively and respectfully with a diverse team Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and professional demeanor Effective time management and problem-solving skills A ‘customer service’ mindset with the ability to manage conflict Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information in the workplace and beyond Responsibilities and tasks include: Daily correspondence with prospective international applicants, primarily by email Assist with the international inbox as needed Co-presentation with admission staff at virtual recruitment fairs, high school visits , or other virtual events as needed.
Recruitment and coordination of current international students or alumni volunteers for the purpose of: outreach/correspondence to prospective applicants (i.e.: individuals, student groups, or high schools abroad) general promotional and recruitment efforts admitted student yield events Informal translation of documents , recordings, or text (depending on language(s) known) Assistance with student application data processing after training on Slate CRM Provide general feedback to the international admission and communications teams upon request Work with and advise the international admission team on new initiatives Assistance with general office duties including, but not limited to, filing, preparing mailings, keeping work areas clean, re-stocking materials, etc.
Assistance with other office roles such as tour-guiding, panel presentations, or reception desk coverage as needed, and after appropriate cross-training 4 Hours per week