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Assistant Director of International Recruitment

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University of Utah

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Salt Lake City
  • 12d left

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's degree, 4 years of management experience in international recruitment, strong leadership, communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. A master's degree is preferred.
  • You will set recruitment goals, assess strategies, supervise staff, manage events, support international admissions, and coordinate travel for recruitment efforts.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
  • Four years of progressively more responsible management experience (including but not limited to: managing related international recruitment projects, programs, professional or student staff).
  • Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department.
  • Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required.
  • Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
  • Four or more years of full-time experience in new student recruitment and/or admissions.
  • Experience conducting on-the-ground new student recruitment abroad.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing, executing, and assessing recruitment strategies and tactics, as well as meeting enrollment goals.
  • Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities for recruiting prospective international students.
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and find solutions to possible issues.
  • Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups from all backgrounds.
  • Demonstrated experience with supervising staff.
  • Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of employment.
  • Master’s degree, with preference given to degrees in higher education, international policy or relations, public or business administration.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in setting recruitment short and long-term goals. Establish internal objectives and implement procedures to meet goals.
  • Assist with the development, implementation, reporting and assessment of a strategic international recruitment plan.
  • Assess the impact and success of international recruitment strategies and tactics through collecting and analyzing various types of data to recommend and implement improvements and changes to existing efforts.
  • Help with the training/development, supervision, support, evaluation, and retention of full-time, professional staff members.
  • Work closely with the other recruitment managers to support an office culture of accountability, team-work, and consistency.
  • Engage with internal and external International Student focused organizations and departments that support the University’s enrollment strategy and goals.
  • Manage recruitment requests, event registrations, and staff coverage.
  • Support the recruitment and admission of students from institutions within an assigned international territory.
  • Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for the territory.
  • Read and evaluate application files in assigned territory, and oversee and manage the reading volume and deadlines for any direct reports.
  • Oversee the travel planning and approval process for direct reports, and develop an in-depth knowledge of the university’s travel policies, procedures and Concur travel system.
  • Coordinate travel planning for significant international travel in target and emerging international markets.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of International Recruitment?

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Director of International Recruitment is to develop, implement, and assess a strategic international recruitment plan to attract prospective international students to the University of Utah.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent experience is required, along with four years of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in international recruitment or admissions.

Are there any preferred qualifications for this role?

Yes, preferred qualifications include four or more years of experience in new student recruitment and/or admissions, experience conducting recruitment abroad, and a Master's degree in a related field such as higher education or international relations.

Will this position involve supervising staff?

Yes, the Assistant Director may oversee other International Admissions Counselors and will be involved in the training, supervision, and evaluation of full-time professional staff members.

What type of work schedule can I expect?

The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the position involves coordinating significant international travel in target and emerging markets, as well as overseeing travel planning for direct reports.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for the Assistant Director of International Recruitment is between $68,000 and $70,000.

How does the University of Utah support diversity in its hiring practices?

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working with students and patients from diverse backgrounds and strongly encourages applications from historically underrepresented groups.

What benefits does the University offer?

The University offers benefits through Utah Retirement Systems for eligible new hires, and the complete details can be discussed with Human Resources.

Is there a background check required for this position?

Yes, this position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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University of Utah

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Mission & Purpose

The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah. Founded in 1850, it serves over 31,000 students from across the U.S. and the world. With over 72 major subjects at the undergraduate level and more than 90 major fields of study at the graduate level, including law and medicine, the university prepares students to live and compete in the global workplace. Known for its proximity to seven world-class ski resorts within 40 minutes of campus, the U encourages an active, holistic lifestyle, innovation and collaborative thinking to engage students, faculty and business leaders. The University of Utah became a member of the PAC-12 conference in July 2011. Technology and Commercialization The University of Utah is tops in the country for creating start-up companies from university research, according to a ranking by the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM). See http://unews.utah.edu/news_releases/u-of-utah-no-1-for-startups for more information. Forbes magazine’s recent ranking of the “Best States for Business” pointed to “an educated labor force” as a big reason Utah came in at number one. The U supplies many of the employees for companies that keep expanding their operations in Utah, such as Goldman Sachs, Adobe, Omniture, Oracle, Ebay and many others. http://pac12info.utah.edu/commercialization-of-innovation/ Healthcare University of Utah Health Care recently ranked first in the nation in a prestigious national study. The University Health System Consortium’s 2010 Quality and Accountability Study compared 98 of the nation’s top academic medical centers and ranked them based on core quality measures, patient safety indicators, mortality rates, re-admission rates, and patient satisfaction scores

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