Status:  Closed / Reviewing / Interviewing

POSITION OPENING:  Associate Director of Global Recruitment

DEPARTMENT:  Enrollment / Admissions                 

DATE:   November 29, 2012                           POSITION:   Full-time            

FLSA STATUS:  Exempt (Administrator)          CLOSING DATE:   January 4, 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Associate Director of Global Recruitment will develop, design, and lead the overall recruitment strategy for international students. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in International Studies, English, Journalism, Communications, Higher Education or a related field
• Three years experience in international admissions recruitment and foreign credential evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations is essential
• Multi lingual or fluency in at least one foreign language preferred
• Experience living, working and/or studying outside the US preferred
• Current knowledge of immigration regulations/procedures and, best practices in international enrollment
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement marketing strategies and programs for international recruiting
• High level of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, as well as familiarity with the use of internet technology in the recruitment process
• Familiarity with the University’s student information systems, Datatel Recruiter (CRM) and Datatel Colleague preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate efficiently and effectively
• Excellent organizational skills, prioritize, as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Identify new and/or revised marketing strategies to maximize enrollment of international students.   Assist in the implementation and evaluation of these strategies.
• Coordinate the admissions process for international students (Review international student applications, communicate admissions decisions, track outcome of admissions offers, and prepare weekly reports to track the status of all applications.)
• Supervise and participate in the credential evaluation process.  Work in collaboration with International Student Office to ensure that students complete the necessary steps to receive their I-20.
• Ensure Wheeling Jesuit University’s F-1 compliance through active engagement with federal agencies (USCIS) and relevant professional networks and associations.
• Represent the department at various on and off-campus functions.
• Travel domestically and internationally.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:  Application material must include:

• Letter of application describing your relevant experience
• Current resume
• Contact information for three to five references

   Wheeling Jesuit University
   Director of Human Resources       or         jobs@wju.edu
   316 Washington Avenue
   Wheeling WV 26003

AS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, WE ENCOURAGE APPLICATIONS FROM QUALIFIED VIETNAM ERA VETERANS, DISABLED INDIVIDUALS, MINORITIES, AND WOMEN