Assistant Director of International Recruitment & Enrollment - MSUAASF Range C (AA26140)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Mankato, MN

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Int’l Recruitment & Enrollment (ADIRE) develops and executes the strategic plans for the recruitment, admission and enrollment of international students from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa to Minnesota State University, Mankato. The position will assist in developing an annual international recruitment plan, yield and enrollment plan by prioritizing international student markets, developing and utilizing customized enrollment initiatives. This position supports the international enrollment management goals of Minnesota State Mankato to identify and recruit high-quality and diverse international students for all academic programs and all levels of study with a focus on undergraduate New Entering Freshmen (NEF) and transfer student populations, including international transfer students studying in the U.S. and abroad, and the recruitment of students for the Intensive English Program (IEP). This position strategically collaborates with the Office of Admissions, Graduate Admission, the Center for English Language Programs, academic colleges and other university stakeholders, to assist in creating and leading in executing a multi-year international enrollment plan, in addition to a variety of support services that will assist in the development of partnerships, connections and pipelines between MNSU and entities from abroad (agents, institutions, organizations and sponsors) This position has a keen understanding of currently global recruitment trends, international market characteristics and emerging markets.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or three years of experience in the recruitment/admissions of post-secondary international students. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)
Cross-cultural advising and programming experience with a demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal communication with an international population.
Work safely at all times, which includes but is not limited to, participating and completing all required safety trainings, as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University, Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools, equipment and personal protective equipment.
This position requires a valid, applicable driver’s license, as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating.
Employees must have an active, valid, and, applicable driver’s license if they drive a vehicle on state business.
Required to work some nights and weekends.
Overnight travel both domestic and international is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to travel by various modes of transportation including airplane, automobile, bus, and train.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
Strong analytical skills for reading applications, answering questions, and strategizing recruitment territory and travel schedule.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies with diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of the students and offer appropriate solutions.
Excellent public speaking skills and ability to present the University to individual students as well as large audiences in a positive manner.
Strong written and verbal skills to support relationship building with prospective students and other constituents.
Availability to work regular weekend and evenings to participate in recruitment events.
Availability for extensive year-round travel.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
a Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents