Associate Director / Regional Associate Director of Admission, International Recruitment - 501271 SUMMARY : As an integral contributor to the Office of Admission, the Associate Director or Regional Associate Director is responsible for recruitment, selection and enrollment of a talented and diverse incoming class each year and the successful management of the international recruitment effort.
The Associate Director for International Admission may be based in Richmond or in an approved domestic location outside of Virginia.
In either location, the Associate Director will work closely with the AVP and Dean of Admission on international strategic planning, with day to day reporting to the Director of Admission for Operations.
The Associate Director manages all aspects of recruitment within an assigned geographic territory (international and domestic), plans, implements, and assesses admission activities and programs, and represents the University to a broad and diverse audience.
In partnership with the Associate Vice President and Dean of Admission, and the senior admission leadership team, The Associate Director is charged with providing leadership and contributing to strategic direction for international recruitment as part of a progressive and highly collaborative team.
Off-Campus Programs Management and Supervision If based in Richmond, serve on Admission management team, providing daily supervision as part of a team of 29 members Develop, implement, and evaluate long-and short-term team goals and action plans, including outreach and diversity initiatives.
Create and compile annual reports and updates. QUALIFICATIONS : A thorough understanding of and appreciation for the selective, private college admission process.
Ability to clearly and compellingly articulate the strengths of a liberal arts education and residential university experience, particularly to those who are not familiar with this model.
Deep understanding and appreciation for the positive contributions that international students bring to a university campus and strong intercultural fluency.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting access to selective university admission for historically underserved student populations.
Experience in supporting inclusion and a sense of belonging within a diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Knowledge of national and international student markets and mobility trends, and ability to utilize data to assess, evaluate and validate decisions.
Highly self-motivated and independent critical thinker. Advanced problem-solving capabilities, creativity, and strong work ethic.
Demonstrated success working collaboratively with various internal and external constituencies. Persuasive oral communication skills, including excellent public speaking skills;
strong written and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, train, inspire and develop staff.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks concurrently coupled with excellent organizational skills and highest standards for accuracy Familiarity with software platforms such as relational database systems.
The ability to handle highly confidential information is required. Extensive experience with Microsoft Office products. Ability to manage budgets.
Must have a valid passport and the ability to travel internationally. Must be able to lift boxes of up to 30 pounds. Must be willing and able to travel up to eight weeks each semester Required : Must have a valid Driver's License and be able to produce a driving record with a minimum of 3 years of driving history in good standing EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE : Master's degree preferred;
Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of five years of professional experience in college admission, including responsibilities for domestic and international recruitment, travel strategy and management, and application review.
Competitive candidates will have at least seven years of experience with a primary focus on international recruiting and admission.
Prior supervisory experience is preferred If working remotely, prior experience as a regional admission professional is preferred Experience as a DHS Designated School Official is preferred Fluency or proficiency in second language preferred WORK HOURS : Full-time, exempt position Monday - Friday, 8 : 30 a.
m. - 5 : 00 p.m.; 7.75 hrs. / day; 38.75 hrs. / week This position requires extensive travel and working weekends or evenings for special programs at peak times throughout the year.
Each year the Office of Admission visits more than 1,000 high schools and attends college fairs in 40 states, Puerto Rico, Washington, D.
C., and 20+ countries. Full time remote work is available for this position, provided the home location is approved in advance.
If the employment location is remote, the position will require travel to campus throughout the year to participate in training, recruitment and yield events, and admission committee.
The approximately 6 trips to Richmond each year are in addition to domestic and international recruiting travel. SALARY STRUCTURE : Pay Grade 7 (Hiring Range $54,413.
00 to $72,093.00 annually)