Committee: International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community (IEM KC)
Position: Admissions and Credential Evaluation (ACE) Coordinator
Term Dates: Two-year term, renewable for one additional term (maximum of four years)
The International Enrollment Management Knowledge Community provides professional development opportunities, programs, and resources for those in the fields of admissions, credential evaluation, marketing and recruitment, international enrollment technology and communication, overseas educational advising, intensive English programs, and sponsored program administration. The ACE coordinator provides oversight and coordination over IEM KC initiatives relating to ACE professionals in the fields of admissions, financial aid and credential evaluation. This volunteer position continues the development and management of resources and participation on the IEM KC network on Network.NAFSA.
Position updated September 2022
NAFSA is not currently accepting applications for this position. Visit NAFSA Volunteer Leadership: Open Positions to learn about available opportunities.
Major Functions and Responsibilities
Within the framework of NAFSA’s Strategic Plan, this position will:
- Actively support ACE discussions on the IEM KC Network.
- Create and coordinate high-quality, timely resources based on discussion forum topics.
- Monitor subscriber needs.
- Recruit effective volunteers to support resource creation.
- Connect the IEM community to appropriate NAFSA resources.
- Collaborate with other network leaders on cross-network initiatives.
- Collaborate with the IEM KC Network Leader and NAFSA staff partner to achieve these goals.
Sample Projects
In recent years, this position has coordinated projects such as:
- Webinar on financial document collection
- Annual Conference open meeting and resource on staff exchange
Commitment
- Assure NAFSA membership through the length of the leadership term.
- Confirm for a two-year term, renewable once, upon agreement with IEM KC leadership, for a maximum term of four years.
- Prepare for and attend leadership meetings throughout the year. Most meetings are virtual.
- Support IEM KC activities at the Annual Conference.
- Dedicate approximately four to six hours per month to the role.
- Foster an inclusive environment in alignment with the NAFSA Diversity and Inclusion Statement.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years’ experience working in the IEM field.
- Previous volunteer/presentation experience with NAFSA.
- Specific knowledge of – and currently working in – admissions and credential evaluation.
- An active interest in assisting colleagues with professional and leadership development.
- Ability to work effectively with a team in an outcomes-based environment.
- Willingness to adopt organization-wide perspectives.
