Job Abstract

Represents the University both on-campus and internationally to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college search and selection process. Attracts and evaluates international admission candidates, answers questions and advises prospective students and their families on procedures and requirements for admission. Responsible for recruiting, advising, processing, and evaluating applications from international students and U.S. citizens living abroad. Builds and maintains a professional network in assigned territories.

Essential functions:
Student Recruitment – Tailors students recruitment activities to territory environment and culture. Participates in various students visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants. Collaborates with other departments and offices across campus to support recruitment and admission activities. Assists in the development of on-campus events and programs for groups and individuals. Ensures that the University is making every effort to attract and enroll an academically-qualified and diverse student population. Occasional night and weekend work and significant travel to international locations required.

Admission – Analyze international grades and credentials to determine U.S. equivalency. Complete holistic and need-aware review of international applications. Recommend admission decisions for international students and U.S. citizens abroad. Serve as the primary point of contact for students in assigned international territories from prospect through enrolled statuses.

Student Counsel and Customer Service – Counsels prospective applicants on studying in the U.S., the Loyola admissions process, and opportunities at the University. Provides one-on-one admission counseling to applicants by in-person appointments, phone calls and emails. Assists students and families at every stage of the enrollment process, from inquiry through enrollment (application completion, enrollment deposit, housing application, registration, etc.) through targeted use of outgoing contact (via email, telephone, and other communication methods).

Outreach and Marketing – Builds and maintains relationships externally with international counselors and EducationUSA advisors and internally with many Loyola academic and administrative offices. Maintains involvement in professional organizations keep abreast of trends and best practices, and represents the university at conferences. Assists in development of international presentations, brochures, testimonials, and other promotional pieces.

A bachelor’s degree and 3-6 years of international admission/recruitment experience is required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. A valid passport. Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends, as needed.
Ability and willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally. Ability to interact respectfully and work effectively with people of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, personal, and religious backgrounds, including people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Superior public speaking, interpersonal, organizational, and written skills.
Commitment to enrolling and retaining a diverse student body, as well as a passion for global education.
Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
Occasionally require to lift up to 50 pounds.

Master’s degree
Fluency in language(s) in addition to English
Studied, lived, or worked outside U.S.

Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola’s beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus.

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.