International Admissions Specialist

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Discover an exciting career in one of the most innovative higher art education institutions in the country. Each and every individual in our organization plays an important role, and every single person is essential to the cultivation and success of our graduates. Whether part of the Admissions or Marketing teams, the mission is the same: to inspire, motivate, and engage students in pursuing their creative dreams.

Reporting to the Director, International Admissions & Partnerships, the International Admissions Specialist is responsible for consistently enrolling, registering, and maintaining relationships with potential international students to provide them with an excellent admissions experience. 

This fully remote opportunity is ideal for goal-oriented individuals that are focused on outcomes, and possess the ability to effectively move people.

Responsibilities:

• Discuss enrollment via phone, and email, and interact in limited face-to-face conversations, with international prospects in Asia and other countries and assist them in becoming onsite registered students at the Academy of Art University

• Inspire, motivate, and engage prospective students and families through various communication channels

• Manage all entering undergraduate and graduate international applications for all school enrollment semesters, coding the process in the appropriate information system

• Assist students in completing the application process, coordinating the processing of the USCIS form, and I-20, and also, the receipt of official school transcripts, financial documents, and any other required documents so that the I-20 form can be processed quickly

• As the Designated School Official (DSO) authorize and and manage records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and advise nonimmigrant students

• Serve as the primary contact for international student immigration status, travel, and employment authorization

• Educate and advise international students on USCIS rules and regulations pertaining to I-20/F-1 status

• Work closely with the Housing Department, Academic departments, Student Services, University Resource Center, ESL Department, Accounts Receivable, Graduate School, Records, Campus Tour Department, Student Activities, Business Services, and IT, to facilitate the new student’s successful enrollment

• Interact professionally with a wide array of people including prospects, applicants, students, parents and/or relatives, and staff

• Assist with and participate in the International Student Check-In/Orientation as needed

• Be highly organized, present a professional image, understand and demonstrate strong time management skills, possess a strong work ethic and good customer service, and be able to discuss not only the philosophy of learning at the Academy of Art University but also the academic and support programs offered to international students

• Be reliable, responsible, and a team player so that the international team can reach its goals

• Send updates, announcements, and news via the mass-email feature in Salesforce to leads, prospects, and applicants as needed

Qualifications:

• A positive attitude, high energy and a personable approach

• Designated School Official status highly preferred

• Strong desire to learn and ability to excel during the initial training period

• Strong time management and organizational skills

• Excellent verbal/ written communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong communication skills including exceptional and proven listening skills

• High adaptability and positive engagement with diverse populations

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• A Bachelor’s degree - is preferred

• Bilingual speaking ability is a plus but not a must

• Flexibility to work hours between 8 AM - 5 PM or 9 AM -6 PM Monday - Friday

Benefits:

Academy of Art University offers full-time employees health insurance, 401k options, paid vacation based on years of service (15 days' accrual at start), paid holidays, paid sick leave and a commuter benefit program.  The Academy also offers full-time employees an opportunity to take one undergraduate course tuition free each semester. 

Compensation:

$55,000.00 - $70,304.00 annually
Based on experience and location

Application Deadline: May 11, 2026

Academy of Art University is based solely in San Francisco, California. This job opportunity may be available for remote work from a predesignated location within the contiguous United States.

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Academy of Art University is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered regardless of age, Aids or HIV positive status, marital status, domestic partnership, medical condition or genetic characteristics, race or national origin, pregnancy, religion, sex, gender identity, gender or sexual orientation, name change, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other status protected by federal, state, local or other law. Academy of Art University will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Equal access to the hiring process, services, and employment is available to all persons. Applicants requiring accommodations to the application and/or interview process should contact the Human Resources Department at HR@academyart.edu.