Director of Graduate and International Recruitment & Admissions
Ball State
Muncie, IN
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 13, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Any BSU employee, excluding Faculty and Temporary employees, applying for a staff or professional position will need to have been in their current role for at least 6 months at time of application. Learn More
Any BSU employee who is offered a final interview when applying for a staff or professional position will need to inform their current supervisor of the upcoming interview. Learn More
Position Title
Director of Graduate and International Recruitment & Admissions
About this Opportunity
Ball State University welcomes applications for our Director of Graduate and International Recruitment & Admissions position.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness' as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellenceand freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Provide strategy and leadership for graduate and international recruitment and admissions, to include all on-campus graduate (domestic, international, non-degree) and international (first-year, transfer, graduate, exchange, dual degree, Intensive English Institute) prospective students.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Three years of experience in higher education in admissions, recruitment, or a closely related area.
Minimum Other
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; excellent cross-cultural (verbal and written) communication skills; collaborative approach to effective team management; collegial approach to collaboration with on- and off-campus stakeholders, including university administrators, faculty, and staff as well as external entities such as education agents, third-party vendors, and professionals from other universities. .Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master's degree in higher education administration or related field.
Preferred Experience
Five years of prior experience working in a graduate and/or international recruitment and/or admissions leadership or administrative role in college admissions; supervisory experience.
Preferred Other
Ability to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) to issue initial I-20s.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check, Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Senior Assistant Director of International Admissions; Assistant Director of International Admission, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions; student employees/interns
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
Graduate Admissions:155120
Department Information
Pay Range is $70,000-80,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
intadmit@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Provide leadership and strategy to graduate and international recruitment, with an eye to creating a robust, diverse, qualified student body and strategic enrollment increases.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Provide leadership and workflow support to graduate and international admissions policies and processes, with priority given to equity, access, and efficiency in support of enrollment goals, knowledge of international credential evaluation and performance-based admissions will be of benefit to this work.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Provide leadership on development of strategic recruitment plans for graduate and international admissions, to include market analyses, work with education agents and other third-party service providers, travel planning, and development of recruitment presentations and collateral.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Assign, oversee and engage in travel (domestic and international) in support of strategic recruitment plans. This duty includes all planning and reporting responsibilities before, during and after travel.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Work in conjunction with University Marketing and Communication and the Admissions Communications team to develop recruitment materials, to manage admissions website content, to implement digital ad campaigns where appropriate, and to create CRM communications that support graduate and international recruitment and admissions.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Review and decisions international undergraduate student applications.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Consult with colleagues across campus (including the Graduate School, graduate programs, and admissions operations) to provide graduate application decisioning support.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Assign and review staff work; make recommendations in areas related to supervision, including interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal and training.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Collaborate with campus colleagues to support pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation for new students. This includes collaboration with International Services to ensure efficient workflows for inssuance of travel documents for international students
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401502P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
03/12/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
04/11/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
Transcripts required (even if obtained at BSU) at time of application, showing the date degree was conferred from granting institution. Original, official transcripts are required at time of hire. Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer—and the only recognized education institution—in the State of Indiana. Learn More
Any BSU employee, excluding Faculty and Temporary employees, applying for a staff or professional position will need to have been in their current role for at least 6 months at time of application. Learn More
Any BSU employee who is offered a final interview when applying for a staff or professional position will need to inform their current supervisor of the upcoming interview. Learn More
Position Title
Director of Graduate and International Recruitment & Admissions
About this Opportunity
Ball State University welcomes applications for our Director of Graduate and International Recruitment & Admissions position.
Our Statement on Inclusiveness
At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness' as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.' As such, this value incorporates a commitment to inclusive excellenceand freedom of expression.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Provide strategy and leadership for graduate and international recruitment and admissions, to include all on-campus graduate (domestic, international, non-degree) and international (first-year, transfer, graduate, exchange, dual degree, Intensive English Institute) prospective students.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
Three years of experience in higher education in admissions, recruitment, or a closely related area.
Minimum Other
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; excellent cross-cultural (verbal and written) communication skills; collaborative approach to effective team management; collegial approach to collaboration with on- and off-campus stakeholders, including university administrators, faculty, and staff as well as external entities such as education agents, third-party vendors, and professionals from other universities. .Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Master's degree in higher education administration or related field.
Preferred Experience
Five years of prior experience working in a graduate and/or international recruitment and/or admissions leadership or administrative role in college admissions; supervisory experience.
Preferred Other
Ability to serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) to issue initial I-20s.
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check, Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Senior Assistant Director of International Admissions; Assistant Director of International Admission, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions; student employees/interns
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
Graduate Admissions:155120
Department Information
Pay Range is $70,000-80,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
intadmit@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Provide leadership and strategy to graduate and international recruitment, with an eye to creating a robust, diverse, qualified student body and strategic enrollment increases.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Provide leadership and workflow support to graduate and international admissions policies and processes, with priority given to equity, access, and efficiency in support of enrollment goals, knowledge of international credential evaluation and performance-based admissions will be of benefit to this work.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Provide leadership on development of strategic recruitment plans for graduate and international admissions, to include market analyses, work with education agents and other third-party service providers, travel planning, and development of recruitment presentations and collateral.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Assign, oversee and engage in travel (domestic and international) in support of strategic recruitment plans. This duty includes all planning and reporting responsibilities before, during and after travel.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Work in conjunction with University Marketing and Communication and the Admissions Communications team to develop recruitment materials, to manage admissions website content, to implement digital ad campaigns where appropriate, and to create CRM communications that support graduate and international recruitment and admissions.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Review and decisions international undergraduate student applications.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Consult with colleagues across campus (including the Graduate School, graduate programs, and admissions operations) to provide graduate application decisioning support.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Assign and review staff work; make recommendations in areas related to supervision, including interviewing and selection, compensation, discipline, performance appraisal and training.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Collaborate with campus colleagues to support pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation for new students. This includes collaboration with International Services to ensure efficient workflows for inssuance of travel documents for international students
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202401502P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/01/2024
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
03/12/2024
Applications Accepted Through Date
04/11/2024
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
Transcripts required (even if obtained at BSU) at time of application, showing the date degree was conferred from granting institution. Original, official transcripts are required at time of hire. Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experiences align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please also describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to our University's enduring values, including inclusiveness, which we define as a commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity in people, ideas, and opinions.'
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you meet the SEVP qualifications to be a DSO?
- Yes
- No
- Do you hold a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Valid Driver's License
- Master's Transcripts
