Assistant Director

Job Summary Nestled between the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City, the state’s capitol, the University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top‑tier research university classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 131 research universities with the “highest research activity” in the nation. The “U” is a Big‑12 institution with a total enrollment of over 33,000 students and an undergraduate enrollment of over 26,000 students. The U is committed to providing an exceptional academic and co‑curriculum experience for students and community engagement. The Office of Admissions is seeking a personable, energetic, and poised Assistant Director of International Recruitment . Under the guidance of the Deputy Director of Admissions, this person will play a vital role within the team, focusing on critical aspects of the recruiting of international students to the Salt Lake City campus. This position will assist with the development, implementation, and assessment of an international recruitment strategic plan for the Office of Admissions. They will also coordinate recruitment efforts for the Salt Lake City campus with the recruitment teams for the Utah Asia Campus and English pathway programs. Integral to this role is ensuring superior levels of customer service, and fostering seamless interactions between prospective students, university departments, and various stakeholders. The Assistant Director oversees the supervision and guidance of the International Admission Counselors. Responsibilities Assist in setting recruitment short and long‑term goals. Establish internal objectives and implement procedures to meet goals. Assist with the development, implementation, reporting and assessment of a strategic international recruitment plan. Assess the impact and success of international recruitment strategies and tactics through collecting and analyzing various types of data to recommend and implement improvements and changes to existing efforts. Help with the training, development, supervision, support, evaluation, and retention of full‑time, professional staff members. Work closely with the other recruitment managers to support an office culture of accountability, teamwork, and consistency. Assist in overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the Welcome Center. Engage with internal and external International Student focused organizations and departments that support the University’s enrollment strategy and goals. Manage recruitment requests, event registrations, and staff coverage. Support the recruitment and admission of students from institutions within an assigned international territory. Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for the territory. Read and evaluate application files in assigned territory, and oversee and manage the reading volume and deadlines for any direct reports. Oversee the travel planning and approval process for direct reports, and develop an in‑depth knowledge of the university’s travel policies, procedures and Concur travel system. Coordinate travel planning for significant international travel in target and emerging international markets. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Four years of progressively more responsible management experience. Background knowledge of hiring department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors. Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates and to ensure the smooth operation of department. Completion of provided supervisory training within one year of employment may be required. Master’s degree in a related area may be preferred. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Preferences Four or more years of full‑time experience in new student recruitment and/or admissions. Experience conducting on‑the‑ground new student recruitment abroad. Demonstrated experience in developing, executing, and assessing recruitment strategies and tactics, as well as meeting enrollment goals. Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities for recruiting prospective international students. Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills. Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and find solutions to possible issues. Ability to communicate complex information to individuals and groups from all backgrounds. Demonstrated experience with supervising staff. Capable of working independently and as part of a team. Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of employment. Master’s degree, with preference given to degrees in higher education, international policy or relations, public or business administration. #J-18808-Ljbffr