Job Details

Position: Graduate International / Communications Assistant

Department: International Admissions / Communications

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90089-0911 (100% Remote – Local candidates only)

Pay: $20–$25/hr

Duration: Through February 27, 2025

Start Date: November 2025

Hours: 20–25 hours/week (Part-time)

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve application fee waiver requests

• Notify prospective students about missing documents and upload required materials into the university's imaging system

• Respond professionally to application status inquiries

• Refer non-admission questions to appropriate university offices

• Maintain confidentiality while handling applicant documentation and communications

• Training will be provided

Requirements:

• Excellent written communication skills

• Experience handling student/application fees (MUST HAVE)

• Comfortable using CRM systems

• Strong attention to detail

• Critical thinking skills — ability to interpret unclear applicant emails

• Patience, tact, and cultural sensitivity when working with international students

• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks

• Must understand university confidentiality policies

• Associate Degree required

• Experience in international education or higher education preferred