Associate Director of International Admission - Butler University

Butler University seeks a degreed and experienced professional to promote the university to prospective students and assist students and families in the admission process with the goal of increasing international student enrollment.  The title is commensurate with experience. 

This is a campus-based or remote position with the ideal candidate living in, or willing to relocate on own, to a metro area with an international hub airport, e.g. Chicago.

Responsibilities include:

• Expand Butler University’s market position within International Admission and successfully support enrollment goals as established by university leadership
• Formulate recruitment strategies, plans and goals for the International recruitment based on demographic analyses, market research, and other admission data; should be represented in a comprehensive international student recruitment plan
• Manage and review all International applications for admission 
• Perform international credential evaluation and/or oversee third-party evaluation process
• Compile periodic reports to assess marketing progress
• Manage prospective and other professional correspondence
• Attend college fairs, high school visits and other recruitment events within assigned territory
• Develop new external constituent relationships to support accomplishment of enrollment goals 
• Serve on internal work groups and committees as assigned
• Serve as Department of Homeland Security Designated School Official (DSO) to produce initial I-20 documents in accordance with F-1 student visa regulations.
• Routine travel to Indianapolis for training and on campus recruitment events
• Manage international partner agency network, including initial and continual training of partner staff to supplement international recruitment efforts
• Assist in domestic recruitment efforts by attending college fairs, high school visits and other recruitment events in remote work location, when domestic admission staff are unable to attend.
• Advise and mentor additional admission staff who serve in a support role for international recruitment, travel, and student engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:   

• Undergraduate degree, Master’s preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience working in enrollment management, high school guidance/college counseling environment or related field
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to successfully create and deliver content in large or small group formats, both in-person and virtual
• Understanding of required international documents and immigration
• Ability to work independently
• Experience working in CRM database systems.  Knowledge of PeopleSoft and/or Slate (Technolutions) preferred
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other technological competencies
• Flexibility to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work weeknights and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel approximately 10-15 weeks each year

To apply, please include your resume and a cover letter that actively articulates your interest in this position and advocates yourself as a candidate.