Application & Admissions Lead

About FHI 360:

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.

About the Tomorrow's Leaders Recruitment Program:

The Tomorrow's Leaders Recruitment (TLR) Program will recruit applicants for the Tomorrow's Leaders (TL) Program, a leadership development initiative that provides scholarships to qualified, diverse, underserved students from Middle East and North Africa MENA countries to attend American, nonprofit, independent, higher education institutions based in the MENA region. The primary objective of the TL program is to build a cadre of leaders who are civic-minded, intellectually capable, and professionally skilled, to become the community, business, and civic leaders of the future. The program intends to nurture leadership skills and the spirit of civic engagement and volunteerism among participating university-aged students at U.S.-accredited institutions in the MENA region. The TLR Program will conduct outreach and recruitment activities to identify and select eligible students, including candidates who represent the region's cultural, religious, socioeconomic, and geographic diversity. The Tomorrow's Leaders Program impacts the lives of young leaders from disadvantaged communities throughout the MENA region.Our team prioritizes participant-centered experiences, cross-cultural competencies, including tolerance, inclusion and diversity, and community-focused leadership.

Applications & Admissions Lead Description:

The Application & Admissions Lead will implement the application/admission process, including application design and review, coordination of applicant interviews and selection, coordination with funder and university partners for admissions, as well as preparation and logistics for students beginning their studies in Lebanon and/or Egypt. The Applications & Admission Lead will report to the Program Manager, coordinate closely with the Communications & Marketing Lead, and collaborate with other program staff and consultants. The individual in this role must be a systems thinker and must have the ability to pivot between and manage multiple complex priorities.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Leads the application process for the TL Program in coordination with NEA/AC, U.S. Embassy partners, and MENA-region university partners.

• Works with online application platform administrators to incorporate requested modifications, updates, and efforts to streamline workflows, for continual improvement year after year.

• Ensures application information is received and recorded accurately in program database and creates custom data pulls as required for program implementation.

• Coordinates internal review of applications, with program staff and surge support staff as needed, including transcripts, demographics, essays, and recommendations.

• Coordinates applicant interview schedule with NEA/AC and U.S. Embassy staff, including ensuring interviews are recorded and made available via a secure online portal.

• Coordinates closely with MENA-region universities to ensure conditional admission or direct admission of students in Undergraduate and Graduate programs.

• Supports students in taking required standardized tests (e.g., TOEFL, SAT, GRE) and enrolling in/completing supplemental virtual English-language courses, as needed.

• Ensures logistics are finalized for all selected participants (including assisting students with travel and visa logistics, etc.).

• Leads the delivery of the virtual pre-departure orientations and college preparatory and leadership workshops for selected participants.

• Monitors, tracks, and reports on applicant progress and status of conversion rates.

• Transmits information about finalists and alternates (applications, supporting documentation, panelist evaluations and recorded interviews) to host universities for admissions decisions.

• Ensures all necessary DOS vetting, visa/passport processes, and reporting processes.

• Contributes to the revision of program policies and documents, as needed.

• Collaborates with the TLR project team on administrative and financial processes.

• Supports compliance with record-keeping protocols and financial tracking to ensure complete and auditable applicant/participant files.

• Coordinates with Communication and Marketing Lead on outreach to potential applicants.

• Contribution to overall program reporting, including writing sections and providing corresponding data.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to work from U.S.-based position and coordinate across

Qualifications:

• University degree (Bachelor's minimum, Master's preferred) in International Affairs, International Education, International Administration, Middle Eastern Studies, or a related field.

• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional work experience, with international admissions experience preferred.

• Arabic language skills highly preferred and/or French language skills a plus.

• Knowledge of and familiarity with higher education in the U.S. and MENA-region countries (preferred).

• Experience utilizing databases to manage university or scholarship application data (preferred).

• Knowledge of international education systems and credential evaluation (preferred).

• Ability to demonstrate understanding of diversity and inclusivity as related to the cultures in the MENA region.

• Experience with creating and delivering short term training programs (preferred).

• Experience working with U.S. Government funded scholarship programs (preferred)

• Ability to problem solve and implement corrective action, as needed.

• Strong organization and communication skills.

• Ability to build relationships in difficult contexts.

• Experience in a fluctuating work environment with frequently changing needs and demands.

• Ability to provide guidance / mentorship to participants with diverse backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently, proactively, and exercise good judgment with selecting methods and techniques to determine appropriate action.

• Must be a team player and able to work with and through others.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

The expectedhiringsalary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Hiring Salary Range: $70,000 - $93,000

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant's tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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