OVERVIEW American University is seeking an Assistant Director International Admissions in Washington, District of Columbia. This role supports international admissions processes by serving as a key contact between shorelight Boston Office, the International Accelerator Program, the American Collegiate Program, and the International Student and Scholar Services office regarding undergraduate applicants. The position focuses on evaluating international academic credentials, determining admissibility for applicants, coordinating policy reviews, maintaining student records, and collaborating with multiple university offices and shorelight staff. The role contributes to the university admissions process and supports the experience of each international student throughout the admissions program. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Serve as the primary contact between shorelight Boston Office, the International Accelerator Program, the American Collegiate Program, and the International Student and Scholar Services office regarding undergraduate applicants – Evaluate international academic credentials – Determine admissibility for international applicants – Coordinate policy reviews – Maintain student records – Liaise with multiple university offices and shorelight staff REQUIREMENTS – Experience working with international admissions processes – Ability to evaluate international academic credentials – Ability to determine admissibility for applicants – Ability to coordinate policy reviews – Ability to maintain accurate student records – Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with university offices and shorelight staff WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the integrity and consistency of international admissions decisions at an american university. By coordinating with university partners and shorelight teams, the position helps applicants navigate the admissions process and contributes to an organized and effective program for each international student. The work also supports collaboration across departments and helps maintain accurate records and admissions standards for undergraduate applicants. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Highlight experience reviewing international academic credentials and working with international applicants – Emphasize communication skills and collaboration with university departments or external partners – Demonstrate attention to detail in maintaining student records and admissions documentation – Include examples of supporting admissions policy reviews or admissions decision processes – Show familiarity with student services, admissions systems, or university program coordination – Tailor your resume to reflect experience supporting international student admissions and university operations