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University of Colorado Boulder · 3 weeks ago

Associate Director of International Admissions

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$86K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of Colorado Boulder is looking to add an Associate Director to its International Admissions Team as part of a new internationalization effort. This role involves managing day-to-day functions, supervising staff, and overseeing the recruitment and processing of international applicants to the university.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and streamline the day-to-day functions of International Admissions

Supervise and ensure the effective integration of undergraduate operations and recruitment functions, including efforts around lead generation, travel, events, outreach, communication, application and immigration processing, credential evaluations, admissions reviews, scholarship selection, and the creation of team-wide manuals and procedures. Implement strategies and policies determined by the director and facilitate relevant training for staff

Manage a recruitment territory

Recruit, advise, and correspond with prospective students and education leaders in a specified territory; travel internationally and represent CU Boulder at high schools, universities, college fairs, conferences, and receptions; read applications and make admissions and scholarship decisions; manage special applicant populations and recruited athletes

Liaise with partners in Admissions, Enrollment Management, and campus units

Work with associate and senior assistant directors on application workflows, marketing and communication efforts, pre-arrival, and other procedures that affect the recruitment and matriculation of international students

Plan and assess the International Admissions calendar

Ensure the effectiveness of a full-cycle recruitment and undergraduate operations calendar and coordinate key functions with direct reports, especially logistics around travel and events, processing and reading timelines, Slate workflows, decision releases, and marketing updates. Collaborate with the director and team managers on overall strategies for enrolling first-year, transfer, and graduate students, providing data on markets and competitors as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

International student recruitmentManagement experienceProject managementCross-cultural sensitivityImmigration regulationsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsLanguage proficiencyTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (an equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis)

Four plus (4+) years of progressively more responsible and independent management experience in a college admissions office, including lead or supervisory experience

Extensive, demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures related to the recruitment and admission of international students

Strong verbal and written communication skills

High levels of cross-cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence

Ability to work successfully with multicultural populations, including non-native speakers of English

Extensive knowledge of policies and issues related to international student enrollment, including those around immigration regulations, international education systems, credential conversions, and cultural integration

Strong project management skills and the ability to both stay organized and motivate staff

Ability to effectively present information to audiences of all sizes

Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to collaborate with others and cultivate successful relationships at all levels, including those with direct reports, colleagues, prospective students, industry leaders, faculty, and staff

Ability to anticipate problems and use good judgment in developing solutions

Ability to prioritize assignments, adhere to deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and university CRM and SIS systems