Director, International Admission

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Provide strategic leadership vision and oversight to the recruitment of international students at Denison. Evaluate and analyze data to inform the effectiveness of international enrollment strategy and develop new initiatives. Cultivate and communicate a rich understanding of admission and enrollment trends as they relate to international students and selective liberal arts colleges. Sit on the admission leadership team.

Manage all aspects of the Universitys international student recruitment program; including travel internationally and domestically participate in recruitment events develop and execute strategies to engage international audiences conduct interviews evaluate applications for admission oversee aid leveraging strategy for international applicants and advise students parents and counselors on matters related to admissions and financial aid. Craft a class of international students that is academically talented broadly diverse and meets the other university defined goals.

Develop and maintain productive relationships with counselors throughout the world to help support student recruitment and retention. Liaise with the Denison Center for Global Programs and international partner organizations. Oversee recruitment on US military bases both domestically and abroad. Work with alumni families and friends of Denison to help increase institutional visibility.

Represents the University in a professional manner. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Direct supervision by the Associate Vice President for Strategic Admission & Enrollment Marketing and close coordination with the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

This role requires five or more years of progressive experience working in college admission including at least three years of international recruitment and admission experience. A bachelors degree is addition the ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:

• Competitive spirit and demonstrated experience working in international recruitment and admission with expert-level knowledge of the international admission landscape including educational systems recruitment markets and visa processes;

• Demonstrated experience successfully operating at a strategic level providing vision and leadership for international recruitment through data-informed analysis;

• Demonstrated cultural competence and strong presentation writing and interpersonal skills. Ability and commitment to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality;

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work in a high stress deadline-driven environment;

• Exceptional work ethic excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with highest standards for accuracy;

• Technically savvy and operationally fluent including experience with a CRM.

• A bias toward action accountability and continuous improvement.

Must have a valid passport and a current valid drivers license and must be insurable under Denisons liability insurance policy.

Preferred:

Masters degree

Experience working with the Technolutions Slate CRM

Clear understanding of and ability to communicate the values and mission of a residential liberal arts college.

Salary: $110000-$120000

Candidates that apply by March 15 2026 will receive full consideration.