Assistant Director of International Recruitment & Enrollment MSUAASF Range C (AA26140)

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Salary Range: $47607.00 - $93342.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 26 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.

POSITION: Probationary; Range C*

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Intl Recruitment & Enrollment (ADIRE) develops and executes the strategic plans for the recruitment admission and enrollment of international students from Latin America the Caribbean Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa to Minnesota State University Mankato. The position will assist in developing an annual international recruitment plan yield and enrollment plan by prioritizing international student markets developing and utilizing customized enrollment initiatives. This position supports the international enrollment management goals of Minnesota State Mankato to identify and recruit high-quality and diverse international students for all academic programs and all levels of study with a focus on undergraduate New Entering Freshmen (NEF) and transfer student populations including international transfer students studying in the U.S. and abroad and the recruitment of students for the Intensive English Program (IEP).

This position strategically collaborates with the Office of Admissions Graduate Admission the Center for English Language Programs academic colleges and other university stakeholders to assist in creating and leading in executing a multi-year international enrollment plan in addition to a variety of support services that will assist in the development of partnerships connections and pipelines between MNSU and entities from abroad (agents institutions organizations and sponsors) This position has a keen understanding of currently global recruitment trends international market characteristics and emerging markets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree or three years of experience in the recruitment/admissions of post-secondary international students. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)
• Cross-cultural advising and programming experience with a demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal communication with an international population.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Strong analytical skills for reading applications answering questions and strategizing recruitment territory and travel schedule.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of the students and offer appropriate solutions.
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to present the University to individual students as well as large audiences in a positive manner.
• Strong written and verbal skills to support relationship building with prospective students and other constituents.
• Availability to work regular weekend and evenings to participate in recruitment events.
• Availability for extensive year-round travel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Other Requirements

Work safely at all times which includes but is not limited to participating and completing all required safety trainings as well as performing all job tasks in accordance with Minnesota State University Mankato policies and procedures utilizing appropriate tools equipment and personal protective equipment.

The Minnesota State University Mankato Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available for your review. This report is required by federal law and contains policy statements and crime statistics for the University. The policy statements address the schools policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security. Three years worth of statistics are included for certain types of crimes that were reported to have occurred on-campus or in other University affiliated locations. This report is available online at: may also request a paper copy from University Security at or by emailing .

This position requires a valid applicable drivers license as well as a DVS records check with an acceptable rating. Employees must have an active valid and applicable drivers license if they drive a vehicle on state business. For further information please refer to the Drivers License and Record Check Policy (HR/LR Policy #1419) which can be found at: to work some nights and weekends. Overnight travel both domestic and international is office and remote/telework.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to travel by various modes of transportation including airplane automobile bus and train.

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes - Up to 20% of the time. Based on the essential functions of this positions MMB Policy #1422 and University policies relating to flexible work this position is eligible for the following work modes:

• Telework: A position with a work arrangement that allows an employee to perform work on a regular basis at a telework location that is not the employees permanent/principal work location

About

Additional information on Minnesota State University Mankato can be found at: .

• The salary range denoted above is the contractual range; however salary upon hire is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

University Demographics

Minnesota State University Mankato is a member of the Minnesota State system. Minnesota State has established a strategic vision Equity 2030 which aims to close the educational equity gaps across race and ethnicity socioeconomic status ability and geographic location by the end of the decade at every Minnesota State college and university and to provide an opportunity for all Minnesotans to create a better future for themselves for their families and for their communities. The focus of the work includes:
Enhancing access and student success.
Providing Minnesota with the talent it needs.
Anchoring the communities and regions we serve.
Equity 2030 seeks to bridge efforts occurring within divisions and institutions creating an intentional statewide culture of equity-minded collaboration and resulting in equitable practice embedded throughout our institutions. The full Equity 2030 plan is linked here: 2030 the Universitys strategic plan announced by President Edward Inch in August 2023 commits the University to making transformative strides in four main areas: being a lifelong provider of access to an equitable and affordable education; being a leader in transformational learning generating inspired action; being a nimble and innovative steward of resources; and being a community of care built upon diversity inclusion and belonging. We seek to attract teacher-scholars who will be culturally and academically diverse faculty members and staff with a demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. Minnesota State University Mankato is student-centered and focuses on applied research that expands knowledge; improves learning; and serves the region state and nation.

Founded as a Normal School in 1868 Minnesota State University Mankato is now the second largest university in Minnesota with a tradition of combining big-ideas with real-world thinking to find solutions for pressing problems in the state region and global society. Mankato Minnesota is a community of nearly 44500 people about 85 miles southwest of the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The University acknowledges the land and the tribal nations upon this land whose work is being accomplished. We acknowledge that we are on Dakota land. We also take the opportunity to recognize that we live work and learn in the homeland of the Dakota people whose language frames our nameMinnesota State University Mankato.

Serving approximately 17900 students annually the University is an applied research institution with more than 200 academic programs from bachelors through doctoral degrees. The University is a diverse and global campus with 18% students of color and1175 international students from 95 countries cutting-edge information technology solutions and extensive partnerships with 1600 faculty and staff including 700 teaching faculty. The University has additional locations and a growing number of on-line programs to accelerate educational access and opportunity. These locations include partnerships in northern Minnesotas the iron range region. Fast facts about the university can be found here: INFORMATION:

Alissa Morson

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Kearney International Center

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*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MN States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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