Assistant/Associate Director, International Recruitment and Admissions - Gies College of Busine...
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- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Assistant / Associate Director, International Recruitment and Admissions
Gies College of Business, Business Graduate Programs (BGP)
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Primary Position Function/Summary:
Responsible for recruiting international students for Business Graduate Programs, with a primary focus on programs with large international student populations.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruiting:
- In collaboration with program leadership, BGP Director of Recruitment and Admissions, and Marketing and Communications (MARCOM) execute recruiting strategy for each recruiting cycle focused on international applicants to programs within BGP in coordination with specific program staff.
- International travel for recruitment and relationship-building events as necessary. Estimate 25-35% travel required both internationally and domestically.
- Provide Mandarin translation support for communication and marketing materials.
- Deliver internal and external public presentations to international candidates.
- Establish, enhance and maintain relationships with alumni (in collaboration with Gies Advancement) who can assist in our recruiting efforts.
- Some night and weekend obligations as well as occasional domestic and international travel for recruiting events, etc.
Admissions:
- Provide support for interviews of potential candidates.
- Support admission process and nurturing of applicants through enrollment.
Miscellaneous:
- While primary duties will be focused on recruitment and admissions, part of the role could include supporting student services programming for enrolled international students.
- Help maintain databases and other tools for meeting the team goals.
Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree
Preferred: MBA or other relevant master’s degree
Experience:
Required: Experience working with a diverse population.
Preferred: Knowledge and experience in working with international graduate students; higher educational experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, and proven success in managing across multiple stakeholders.
- Must demonstrate a service-oriented attitude for working with faculty and students.
- Working knowledge of computer-related databases and office-related software.
- Fluency in English and Mandarin. Familiarity with social media and messenger platforms like WeChat, Baidu and WhatsApp.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Associate Director:
Recruiting
- Lead, coordinate and execute in-country pre-arrival events for international students.
- Design and implement strategies to attract international students with a focus on diversifying the current international population of students in coordination with specific program staff.
- Develop partnerships in coordination with the Assistant Dean of International Programs with external organizations, academic institutions and government agencies that will enhance the international student pipeline. This could involve suggesting cooperative academic agreements, and identifying government and corporate sponsorships.
Admissions
- Work with academic units to monitor yield and develop strategies and tactics to maximize yield for targeted population
Additional Experience Requirement for Associate Director:
Required: At least five years of professional experience with at least two years of experience in recruitment, human resources, admissions, or relationship sales
Additional Duties and Responsibilities for Assistant Director:
Recruiting
- Assist BGP Director of Recruitment and Admission in executing in-country pre-arrival events for international students.
- Assist BGP Director of Recruitment and Admission in implementing strategies to attract international students with a focus on diversifying the current international population of students in coordination with specific program staff.
- Assist BGP Director of Recruitment and Admission in creating opportunities for partnerships in coordination with the Assistant Dean of International Programs with external organizations, academic institutions and government agencies that will enhance the international student pipeline. This could involve suggesting cooperative academic agreements, and identifying government and corporate sponsorships.
Admissions
- Work with academic units and BGP Director of Recruitment and Admissions to monitor yield and develop strategies and tactics to maximize yield for targeted population.
Additional Experience Requirement for Assistant Director:
Required: At least three years of professional experience with at least two years of experience in recruitment, human resources, admissions, or relationship sales.
Salary and Appointment Information:
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time (100%), benefits-eligible academic professional position appointed on a 12-month basis. The position is available as soon as possible after the closing date.
To Apply:
For full consideration, all applicants must create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references by August 4, 2021. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. For further information regarding application procedures, email rgoben@illinois.edu.
University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
College Name or Administrative Unit:Business Category:5-Education and Student Services Title:Assistant/Associate Director, International Recruitment and Admissions - Gies College of Business, Business Graduate Programs (BGP) (148854) Open Date:07/21/2021 Close Date:08/04/2021 Organization Name:Business Graduate Programs
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