As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
Position Summary
Assist in the recruitment, conversion, and enrollment of new full-time international graduate students to increase the quality and quantity of such students.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of admissions, student recruitment, and marketing, including, but not limited to, the representation of the university to wide and diverse audiences within the United States and overseas
• Conduct student interviews via in-person and/or virtually
• Correspondence extensively via writing, phone, virtual, and e-mail with prospective students
• Participate in the communication, training, and management of an established agency recruitment network
• Assess application credentials from applicants seeking admission
• Work closely with the University’s ESL program to matriculate students to Undergraduate and Graduate enrollment, including participation in events that impact the matriculation of such students
• Expand the use of social media, including posting content, managing traffic, and analyzing effectiveness
• Work in collaboration with the Office of International and Immigration Services as well as Graduate Student Affairs for the initial arrival of graduate international students and assist with their transition to student life, including the participation in orientation programs
• Work collaboratively with University personnel responsible for Federal immigration regulations as they pertain to international students
• Promote international and multicultural understanding on campus and in the community-at-large
• Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• University admissions experience, with knowledge of the principles and best practices involved with international recruitment and admissions in a university setting is preferred.
• Extensive travel is required, both domestic and overseas; therefore, experience traveling overseas is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license with no violations and accessibility to transportation is required.
• A valid passport is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation skills.
• Priority is given to fluent multilingual speakers (English, Spanish, Arabic).
• Highly motivated, self-starter, independent worker, able to prioritize and initiate.
• Able to handle complex and multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Computer literacy; knowledge of computer databases for tracking purposes; familiarity with Colleague, and/or Slate, or similar administrative tracking systems a plus.
• Willingness to occasionally work unconventional hours.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to diverse constituents.

Unusual Working Conditions
Working with populations across global time zones requires flexible work hours, which are atypical of a traditional work week. Additional evening and weekend hours may be necessary as required by international travel, projects, workload, deadlines, or special events.
Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.