LaSalle College Vancouver · 4 weeks ago
REGIONAL DIRECTOR – ADMISSIONS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT AMERICAS
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expLaSalle College Vancouver is seeking a Regional Director – Admissions and Market Development to lead its Study Abroad markets in the Americas. The role involves developing academic partnerships with U.S. institutions, managing a national portfolio, and ensuring the sustainability of existing partnerships.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of academic and institutional partnerships with American universities and colleges as part of LCI Education's Study Abroad programs, in conjunction with the campuses of Montreal, Barcelona, Melbourne and Bogotá
Structure, develop and manage a national portfolio of university partners at the scale of the American market
Negotiate, formalize and develop academic partnership agreements, including pedagogical articulations, financial terms and program customization
Design and deploy tailor-made programs, including faculty-led initiatives, in response to the specific needs and academic priorities of partner institutions
Ensure the quality, sustainability and evolution of existing partnerships, by identifying opportunities for development, expansion and upselling
Collaborate closely with LCI Education's international campus teams to ensure a smooth, consistent student experience aligned with academic and institutional standards
Embody the LCI Education brand and represent the group at conferences, forums and major events in the Study Abroad sector and international academic mobility
Work closely with marketing teams to develop, adapt and localize recruitment and awareness campaigns for French-speaking European audiences, with a view to generating qualified leads
Analyze Study Abroad market trends, competitive environment, and academic partnership performance
Produce regular strategic analyses for management, focusing on partnership pipelines, student mobility dynamics and growth opportunities
Qualification
Required
At least seven years of experience in the education sector, particularly in the development of academic partnerships, institutional relations or market development in the Study Abroad universe
A thorough understanding of the U.S. higher education system, including credit recognition mechanisms, Title IV institutions, and international mobility ecosystems
An established network and recognized credibility with the Study Abroad, international relations or academic partnerships offices of American universities
Demonstrated experience in exchanges and negotiations with academic leaders (provosts, deans, program directors)
An ability to structure sustainable institutional relationships, based on trust and the creation of academic value
Experience with a Study Abroad program provider or an international mobility university office
A good knowledge of the Forum on Education Abroad's standards and best practices
A structured and analytical approach, supported by the mastery of CRM tools and management indicators
Undergraduate degree (master's degree is an asset)
Excellent command of English (oral and written)
A professional command of Spanish (oral and written)
Benefits
Permanent full-time position
Competitive compensation, including a base salary and an uncapped performance-based variable bonus, with acceleration mechanisms
Comprehensive group insurance plan including health, dental and vision coverage
International, entrepreneurial and growth-oriented work environment
Company
LaSalle College Vancouver
LaSalle College Vancouver is an applied arts and design school located in Vancouver, Canada.
Founded in 1979Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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