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NAFSA: Association of International Educators · 17 hours ago

REGIONAL DIRECTOR - ADMISSIONS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT AMERICAS

Schiller Park, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

LCI Education is seeking a Regional Director - Admissions and Market Development to lead the development of academic partnerships within the Study Abroad sector. The role involves managing partnerships with U.S. universities, negotiating agreements, and ensuring the quality and sustainability of these collaborations.

CharityEducationNon Profit

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

Academic partnership developmentU.S. higher education knowledgeNegotiation skillsStudy Abroad program experienceCRM tools proficiencyAnalytical skillsSpanish proficiencyCommunication skills

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)