Outreach and Selection Officer

POSITION OPENING AT IIE EUROPEAN OFFICE IN BUDAPEST, HUNGARY:

Outreach and Selection Officer 

Application deadline: November 7, 2014

To apply, please send your CV with contact details of two references and a cover letter to hr@iie.eu.  Incoming applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

The Institute of International Education (IIE) is one of the world’s most experienced global higher education and professional exchange agencies. An independent, non-profit organization founded in 1919, IIE is a resource for students, educators and institutions worldwide. IIE’s European Office is located in Budapest, Hungary.  Founded in 1990, this office represents IIE’s program operations in Europe. See also: www.iie.eu

Program Summary: Schwarzman Scholars was inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, which was founded in 1902 to promote international understanding and peace, and is designed to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. Blackstone Co-Founder Stephen A. Schwarzman personally contributed $100 million to the program and is leading a fundraising campaign to raise an additional $250 million from private sources to endow the program in perpetuity. The $350 million endowment will support 200 scholars annually from the U.S., China and around the world for a one-year Master’s Degree program at Tsinghua University in Beijing, one of China’s most prestigious universities and an indispensable base for the country’s scientific and technological research. Scholars chosen for this highly selective program will live in Beijing for a year of study and cultural immersion, attending lectures, traveling, and developing a better understanding of China. Admissions will open in the fall of 2015, with the first class of students in residence by the summer of 2016.

Purpose of Position: The Outreach & Recruitment Officer is responsible for outreach and recruitment of prospective applicants in Europe for the Schwarzman Scholars program. S/He will support selection activities in region, including planning external committees; overseeing finalist identification and reporting to the Project Lead on selection outcomes. Cultivating prospective student relationships, convincingly and professionally representing the fellowship opportunity, implementing high level outreach events and activities, and managing thorough and transparent selection processes are central to this position. This position will work as part of a global team, with central coordination and leadership from a New York-based Project Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Conduct outreach activities in region to create awareness of the fellowship opportunity, including establishing and maintaining a functional and well-communicated schedule of regional outreach activities; making presentations to prospective students; attending fairs and conferences; hosting informational workshops and webinars; and, facilitating regional mailing campaigns, both virtual and hardcopy.
• Coordinate the selection process for the region’s applicants.
• Manage the region-specific application process, including providing regional expertise on educational systems and credentials as part of the technical review of incoming applications; responding to applicant queries throughout the application process.
• Provide required data and activity reporting as required.
• Travel and participate in program events (domestic or international) as assigned.

Education/Experience:  

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in higher education administration, international education, or related field preferred.
• Four to six years of work experience, with at least three years of experience directly related to university admissions, enrollment management and/or administration of fellowship/scholarship programs.
• International experience, preferably in Europe in an educational or non-profit environment.
• Experience in student supervision/grantee management is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of the higher education landscape and prestigious graduate fellowship opportunities, particularly in Europe.
• Demonstrated adaptability in dealing with changing circumstances.
• Excellent commitment to quality and customer focus. Ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to maintain compliance with guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills, to convey information to individuals and groups of varying educational, cultural, and experience levels.
• Diversity awareness and cross-cultural skills. Proven ability to work effectively across different world regions.
• High level of integrity and accountability; ability to exercise discretion on confidential matters and communicate with tact and diplomacy.
• Strong organizational, planning, and scheduling skills with demonstrated ability to execute multiple projects on time and on budget.
• Professionalism, maturity, and the ability to use diplomacy in difficult situations.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ability to interact with all levels of staff and external contacts.
• Strong English language skills; knowledge of other European languages strongly preferred.

To apply, please send your CV with contact details of two references and a cover letter to hr@iie.eu by November 7, 2014.  Incoming applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.