Qualifications/Competencies
The candidate must demonstrate the following qualifications and competencies:
- A university degree in areas related to higher education administration or a related field, preferably with a postgraduate degree in a relevant area.
- Proven experience and leadership (3–5 years) in similar roles, as well as knowledge of current trends in admissions processes in higher education at an international level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with applicants, faculty members, staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders in the admissions process.
- Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and a strong commitment to achieving goals.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- A vocation for working in multicultural environments.
- Proactivity and creativity: the ability to anticipate needs and develop creative solutions to emerging challenges.
- Alignment with the institution’s mission and values.
- Bilingual proficiency (English-Spanish).
- Proficiency in technological platforms that facilitate management and communication.
Responsibilities
- Lead the admissions process for the university’s academic programs, structuring and ensuring the execution of the unit’s Annual Activity Plan.
- Supervise and lead the Admissions Unit team.
- Prepare and monitor the annual budget in accordance with institutional policies.
- Serve as part of the academic leadership team.
- Develop and implement admissions policies and procedures in coordination with the Admissions Committee.
- Coordinate the strategy for guidance and advising of applicants and their families.
- Oversee records, databases, and the admissions information system.
- Prepare, analyze, and present admissions reports.
- Ensure the integration of the Admissions unit with the Academic Program as an essential component, fostering a constructive relationship with other units and programs of the university.
- Coordinate the onboarding and training process for faculty and staff involved in the admissions process.
- Represent the institution at events.