International Enrollment Management Specialist- Lyon College is seeking an International Enrollment Management Specialist. The position will play a critical role in supporting a growing and dynamic international education office. The candidate will have major roles in strategic international enrollment management revolving around international admission application reviewals and decision-making. Furthermore, the chosen candidate will be responsible for helping to maintain the SEVIS database for student records and institutional needs. This position also involves managing the entire admissions process for international applicants, providing guidance on immigration regulations, and fostering a welcoming environment for students from diverse backgrounds. 

Lyon College is committed to hiring and retaining the best personnel possible. This role will be eligible for a pay raise and promotion in the first 18-24 months of employment. Raises and promotions will be based on merit and fulfillment of employee duties and enrollment goals. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree Demonstrated leadership ability in decision making and problem solving Demonstrated experience leading and collaborating with diverse stakeholders Strong skills to communicate orally and in writing, correspond with prospective as well as enrolled students, and disseminate information to employees and the community. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a high-volume fast-paced environment Ability to quickly adapt to process changes and learn new procedures

Preferred Qualifications: 

Proficient in Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, or Vietnamese Training and/or experience in international enrollment management Experience as a P/DSO and familiarity with SEVIS Experience in evaluating international secondary transcripts

Benefits: 

Lyon College currently offers the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical benefit, dental benefit, vision benefit, voluntary benefits, 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution and match, employer paid life insurance, employer paid long-term disability coverage, paid time off (includes vacation and sick time), 17 paid holidays annually, and a tuition grant for faculty, staff, and their dependents. More information on these benefits and eligibility can be found by contacting Human Resources at hr@lyon.edu.

 

**This advertisement outlines the general duties expected of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all the position responsibilities, qualifications, or tasks. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. 

Lyon College does not discriminate with respect to the hiring of applicants or with respect to the terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or national origin. It is the continuing policy of Lyon College to comply with any applicable state and federal law regarding equal employment opportunities.

Lyon College is a private, selective liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). It is located in Batesville, Arkansas, a safe and historic town of 11,000 that serves as commercial, medical, social, and governmental hub for an eight-county area and named by USA Today as the best city to live in in Arkansas. The College currently enrolls almost 700 undergraduate students from 29 states and 14 foreign countries. Entering freshmen have an average high school GPA of 3.7. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to Human Resources, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AR 72503-2317 or electronically. Review of the application will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.