Assistant Director, International Admissions

SE1790.00000

Assistant Director, International Admissions

Staff

Full-Time

P1-Staff exempt

Leads the college-wide operations of international admissions for Valencia College in collaboration with department leadership. Manages the admission process for all international applicants. Evaluates admission documents for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures. Advises and supports students throughout the admission process and works closely with staff to ensure a seamless student experience.

Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.

2033

Exempt

S3581P

Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus

Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Please Note: This position will operate in a primarily on-site environment.

1

10/10/2025

10/23/2025

No

No, this position is not grant-funded.

$59,576 - $67,321 per year

1. Develops, reviews, and updates policies and procedures related to international admissions at the College in collaboration with the department leadership.

2. Develops and trains staff on college international admissions policies and procedures. Updates and maintains all training materials and manuals.

3. Develops effective communications for international students on admission, immigration and enrollment process at Valencia College.

4. Prepares regular reports on admissions, enrollment, and other related activities; prepares progress reports, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies.

5. Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) and remains current with the latest immigration regulations.

6. Primary liaison for international admissions case management system. Leverages all related software such as case management, customer relationship management and other programs to support effective admissions processes.

7. Researches innovative admission strategies, trends, and best practices related to international admissions and counsels immediate and senior leadership on such trends.

8. Evaluates academic and immigration documents to determine if applicants meet college admissions requirements and makes admissions decisions.

9. Manages college wide evaluations of and evaluates foreign secondary school credentials to determine U.S. equivalency and eligibility for foreign language or subject based coursework attributes.

10. Works collaboratively with international student recruiters to facilitate a smooth transition to the college for new international students. Collaborates with international student services office to ensure support of orientation and arrival of new students.

11. Hires, supervises and supports development of direct reports.

12. Liaises with various college departments, including Advising, Continuing Education, Admissions & Records, Assessment, Answer Center, etc. to support a seamless student experience.

13. Resolves student, parent, or agent issues in collaboration with supervisor.

14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Not Applicable

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience working in college or university admissions and records areas, or other directly related higher education experience.U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident as required by Federal regulations.Experience evaluating academic and immigration related documents.

High proficiency in at least one language other than English relevant to a country or region that is a desired market for international student recruitment.Experience working with international students in admissions, advising or related field.Administrative and/or supervisory experience.

1. Ability to communicate effectively in a multilingual/multicultural environment, interpersonally, orally and in writing.
2. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, and complete assigned work within deadlines.
3. Ability to lead employees to achieve peak performance goals and recognize need for training and education to improve performance.
4. Knowledge of international college admissions/records requirements and policies for international students.
5. Knowledge of SEVIS and F-1 visa student regulations as outlined in 8 C.F.R. 214.2(f).
6. Ability to understand worldwide educational systems.
7. Ability to evaluate foreign education credentials and establish equivalencies with the U.S. educational system.
8. Ability to research related information and regulations, prepare reports and documents, and attend to details with a high level of accuracy.
9. Ability to learn and use student management systems.
10. Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and composure, amidst challenging interpersonal interactions.
11. Ability to think critically, set priorities, and make sound and prudent decisions.
12. Skill in using a variety of software applications, including, but not limited to Microsoft Office.

This job operates in a professional office environment and throughout the College's worksites and grounds. Within the professional office environment, the employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the office work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate.

While operating outside of the office environment, the employee may be exposed to elements including but not limited to wet/humid weather, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, and unpleasant odors. The role may also involve hazards or physical risks, which require comprehending and following basic safety precautions and may require Personal Protection Equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally loud. Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to remaining stationary, moving, ascending/descending, positioning self, reaching, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-100 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel between campus locations on an as needed basis.Maintain U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent residency as required by Federal regulations.