Manager, International Recruitment (2026-MP-04)

UNIVERSITY OF WINDSOR

NOTICE OF TEMPORARY VACANCY

(APPROXIMATELY 12 MONTHS)

MANAGERIAL AND PROFESSIONAL

POSITION TITLE: MANAGER INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF ENROLMENT MANAGEMENT - INTL RECRUITMENT

SALARY RANGE: $93112.00 - $105809.00

The University of Windsor is situated on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy of First Nations: the Ojibwa the Odawa and the Potawatomie. We respect the longstanding relationships with First Nations people in this place in the 100-mile Windsor-Essex peninsula and the straits les détroits of Detroit.

WHO WE ARE:
The University of Windsor (the University or UWindsor) is a globally relevant regionally focused University that welcomes over 16000 students in a range of comprehensive and research-intensive graduate and undergraduate programs. The University consists of eight academic faculties which include Arts Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Human Kinetics; Education; Law; Engineering; Nursing; and Business. The UWindsor campus is home to a medical program offered by Western Universitys Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry. The University employs a passionate and dedicated faculty and staff numbering approximately 2500 of whom approximately 600 are tenured or tenure-track faculty.

The Universitys unique position on an international border between Canada and the United States has contributed to its identity as a diverse university community providing rich cultural recreational and educational opportunities for faculty and students. The University is a key player in a wide range of distinctive industrial entrepreneurial and cultural activities throughout the City of Windsor and Essex County and in an evolving network of international academic and industrial partnerships particularly with leading American universities in Michigan.

Why Join the University of Windsor
We are committed to creating an exceptional employee experience grounded in well-being professional growth and worklife balance. As a valued member of our community you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family including:

Health & Dental Benefits: Extensive coverage to support preventative care and ongoing health needs.
Out-of-Province/Out-of-Country Coverage: Travel with confidence knowing you are protected beyond Ontario.
Pension Plan: Participation in a pension plan that supports long-term financial security and retirement planning.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support for mental health family matters financial planning and overall well-being.
Toldo Lancer Centre Membership: Complimentary access to state-of-the-art fitness and recreation facilities on campus.
Employee Discounts: Exclusive savings across a variety of vendor and community programs.

Join an institution that values people purpose and lifelong learning and build a career where you can thrive.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
This role will lead and manage the Universitys international recruitment function with an immediate focus on the recruitment conversion and enrolment of international students across undergraduate and graduate programs.

In support of these aims the incumbent works international recruitment staff in-country recruiters (both third-party and directly contracted) authorized educational agents and central marketing and communications teams.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the Universitys international recruitment ecosystem including agent network third-party and directly contracted in-country recruiters international recruitment marketing and communications pathway programs and market-specific recruitment planning and performance management.

The incumbent is responsible for developing and executing data-informed international recruitment strategies and activities to achieve international student recruitment targets monitoring recruitment performance by market and channel and ensuring a strong coordinated and effective alignment with the Universitys Admissions and Registrars Office processes to support applicant conversion and enrolment.

The role provides direct leadership direction and accountability for international recruitment outcomes ensuring that recruitment initiatives are aligned with institutional enrolment targets brand positioning and compliance requirements

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
A relevant honours degree in a related field and 5 years experience directly related to the duties of the position
Comprehensive knowledge of the competitive international Higher Education market including successful experience and working knowledge in one or more specific international recruitment markets (i.e. China South Asia MENA region etc.) and the needs and expectations of international students
Previous experience in a supervisory capacity preferably within a unionized environment
Demonstrated track record of growing successfully growing and managing international student enrolments across multiple markets
Demonstrated experience with international recruitment marketing digital lead generation and market-specific communications strategies
Demonstrated experience in outcomes-focused business planning forecasting and project management related to international recruitment activities
Demonstrated ability to prioritize multitask and work in a team environment and independently and within cross-functional recruitment teams.
Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of audiences including prospective students agents recruitment partners academic and non-academic staff and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to investigate recruitment challenges identify root causes and implement corrective actions to improve recruitment performance and applicant conversion
Experience making decisions using qualitative and quantitative information and data (i.e. market research recruitment analytics and enrolment data)
Experience drafting and analyzing reports briefing materials and presentations related to international recruitment performance for a broad range of audiences including senior management
Demonstrated ability to lead delegate and manage the performance of international recruitment staff agents and external service provide to deliver measurable results
Demonstrated ability to work across functional areas to strengthen recruitment processes and applicant experience
Demonstrated ability to seek ways to improve and refine recruitment services including experience addressing issues raised by prospective students agents and partners.
Demonstrated experience working as a team member across broad networks including with people from diverse cultural contexts and global recruitment networks
Experience negotiating managing and evaluating contracts and agreements with education agents and third-party recruitment service providers
Experience utilizing a CRM platform to actively manage engage track and report with prospective international students throughout the recruitment funnel
Competency with commonly used internet communication and related computer applications including Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel
Eligibility to travel freely to and from Canada to meet the requirements of the role including the ability to stay away from home overnight or for several nights at a time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Fluency in one or more additional languages: Mandarin Portuguese Spanish or Arabic (not in any order of importance)

Since 1963 the University of Windsor has been a forward-looking community that comes together to study to learn to teach and to serve. Our symbol is the bridge; our vista is cross-border; our commitment is local; and our impact is global. We are a dynamic inclusive community of higher learning with roots going back more than 160 years and with a future full of promise.

We are committed to equity and supports diversity in its teaching learning and work pursuit of the Universitys Employment Equity Plan members from the designated groups (Women Aboriginal Peoples Visible Minorities Persons with Disabilities and Sexual Minorities) are encouraged to apply and to self-identify.
If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Recruitment & Workforce Coordinator (employment@). Should you require further information on accommodation please visit the website of the Office of Human Rights Conflict Resolution and Mediation (OHCRM).

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in the University of Windsor however only those under consideration will be contacted. Applications submitted through employment agencies will not be considered.