REGIONAL DIRECTOR – ADMISSIONS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT AMERICAS

LCI Education • Chicago, IL

23h

About The Position

LCI Education wishes to identify the leader who will join its teams to structure and develop its Study Abroad markets in the Americas. Based in Chicago, the Regional Director – Admissions and Market Development will play a key role in positioning and developing LCI Education's academic and institutional partnerships with U.S. universities and colleges, as part of the Study Abroad programs. The position covers the development and outreach of LCI Education's international offer to its global campuses, with a priority focus on Montreal, Barcelona, Melbourne and Bogotá. This casting process aims to identify a leader capable of structuring a portfolio of sustainable academic partnerships, developing high value-added institutional collaborations and carrying LCI Education's international ambition, by strengthening the visibility and credibility of the Study Abroad offer with American universities and colleges, in close collaboration with the network's campuses. This role is aimed at a senior academic partnership development profile with a deep understanding of U.S. higher education, able to structure lasting institutional relationships, create long-term academic value, and position LCI Education as a premium international reference in student mobility and creative training. The incumbent of the position is required to travel frequently as part of the accomplishment of his mission.

Requirements

• A professional with 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).

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate degree (master's degree is an asset);

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director