Assistant Director, International Recruitment

Job Summary :

The Assistant Director of International Recruitment will support the Director of International Affairs and will play a key role in developing and executing a forward-thinking vision and a mission-driven organizational culture for the department.

Under the Director's general guidance, the Assistant Director maintains responsibility for recruiting international students, including the primary responsibility for communicating with overseas agencies and agents and their target recruits.

Travel abroad required and must be bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish. The Assistant Director leads the recruitment and application review process and manages prospective student communications from the point of initial contact through all admission and enrollment requirements.

The successful candidate will be a relationship builder who listens, inspires, and establishes trust and collaborative partnerships across the University.

Working at Regis University

As Regis employees, we embrace our Jesuit Catholic values of respect, inclusion and equity, and welcome employees, faculty and students from all faiths and cultures.

Together, we perform our duties in alignment with the mission of the University and seek dedicated individuals to contribute to and strengthen that mission and our service to students.

Take a moment to consider our Total Rewards package :

• A generous tuition benefit for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Paid Mission leave to give employees time to volunteer in the community
• Options for flexible work
• Additional time off each year when the University closes for Winter Break
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Major Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential

Territory Management : Formulate an international travel, telephone, and email communication plan from inquiry to enrolled students to support the overall goals for international undergraduate and graduate students.

Recruiting and Counseling Prospective Students : Develop strong working relationships with agents and agencies, prospective students, including parents / family members;

exercise independent judgment in evaluating students as potential candidates for admission with particular emphasis on academic preparation.

Ensure an outstanding admissions experience through first-term registration processes for undergraduate and graduate students.

Conduct presentations to prospective students and their parents / families. Work collaboratively within admissions and across campus to ensure that enrollment objectives are achieved.

Exercise discretion in planning travel, receptions, and other special events.

Initiate tracked and documented telephone / email contact with prospective students and applicants to ensure that prospective and admitted students receive personal verbal and written communication;

document each telephone and email contact. Outstanding speaking, writing, and listening skills are required. Knowledge and use of CRM and WhatsApp are needed.

Application File Review : reading applications and recommending students for review by the Admission Committee. Must exercise good judgment regarding the academic, personal, and co-curricular qualities Regis University desires in its student body.

Collaborate with all Strategic Enrollment Management staff and other departments as needed.

Participate in on- and off-campus recruitment events.

Must be familiar with all requirements associated with merit scholarships and program-specific admissions requirements.

Must safeguard the confidentiality of student, staff, and University information by exercising discretion in managing records and communication with faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and current and prospective students.

Ensure compliance with all Regis University policies and all federal, state, and accreditation requirements.

Must demonstrate the highest professional demeanor and ethical behavior.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.

Experience :

At least one year of experience in international student recruiting and admissions or equivalent experience is preferred.

Knowledge of international higher education.

Knowledge of international admissions and enrollment practices.

Other Requirements :

Must have a valid U.S. Passport or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required in English and Spanish.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Working conditions are normal for an office environment; extensive weekend and / or evening work and domestic and international travel will be required.