Asst Dir International Stdnt Scholars - VP of Global Engagement

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Director International Students and Scholars

JOB PURPOSE:

The Assistant Director will assist in planning and implementing student recruitment strategies to help the University achieve enrollment goals; oversee datadriven assessment of recruitment strategies assume responsibility for planning coordinating and supervising specific admissions programs or projects; serve as the primary liaison to sponsoring agencies collaborate with colleagues in Admissions and Marketing to develop specific messaging for international audiences and represent the University to prospective students and their parents. Central to this role will be excellent communication and project management skills and a willingness to contribute to a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning and implementing an international student recruitment plan establish internal objectives and implement procedures to meet goals.
• Assess the impact and success of international recruitment activities through collecting and analyzing relevant data; recommend and implement improvements.
• Coordinate external and internal recruiting efforts of the University; assume responsibility for planning coordinating and supervising specific programs or projects as assigned.
• Determine recruitment fairs webinars presentations etc necessary to reach target audience while planning budget requirements.
• Deliver webinars and inperson information sessions regarding university strengths admissions criteria and programs.
• Determine financial ability and academic eligibility of international students including evaluating test scores and translating course descriptions.
• Work with Admissions to determine if freshman and/or transfer students may be admissible to the university under an exception to policy.
• Work collaboratively with other campus departments staff and faculty to establish recruitment objectives and develop longterm strategies.
• Build relationships with prospective students their families and school counselors to discuss admissions procedures and University policies.
• Work with sponsoring agencies to establish agreements and develop pipelines of international students at the University of Wyoming.
• Work with UW Office of the Registrar Transfer Relations UW academic departments and international partners to develop transfer agreements and articulation of courses.
• Engage with UW Institution Marketing to develop marketing collateral for international audiences.
• Engage international alumni in recruitment.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve on committees and assigned teams.
• Assist with advertising/marketing programs; assist in preparation of a variety of recruiting/admissions publications.
• Respond to general correspondence and assist with the preparation of newsletters for prospective students.
• Attend professional development workshops relating to recruitment and admissions.

COMPETENCIES:

• Analysis/Problem Identification
• Individual Leadership
• Judgment
• Meeting Membership
• Sensitivity
• Service Orientation

REMOTE WORK ELIGIBILITY:

This position provides vital support to campus customers and requires the successful candidate be available to work on campus.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: 3 years workrelated experience in higher education recruiting or international education

Required licensure certification registration or other requirements: Valid drivers license with a motor vehicle record (MVR) compliant with the University Vehicle Use Policy.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Complete the online application and upload the following for a complete application: cover letter resume and contact information for three workrelated references.

HIRING STATEMENT:

ABOUT LARAMIE:

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie a town of 30000 in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its university helping to make it a leader in academics research and outreach. The university has stateoftheart facilities in many areas and the community provides the advantages of a major university.

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorados Front Range a bustling group of metropolitan cities including Denver Boulder and Fort Collins. This beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region please visit http://visitlaramie/