Senior Director of Strategic International Recruitment

Duties Description

SUNY System Administration is seeking a Senior Director for International Recruitment to support the office of Enrollment Management in the implementation of recruitment initiatives catered to encourage enrollment of international students. SUNY is committed to increasing enrollment and success among international students, and creating this leadership role to spearhead those efforts System-wide is a step toward that commitment. This dynamic position will be responsible for developing strategy, completing initiatives, and tracking and reporting on data focused on identifying, recruiting, and enrolling international students across SUNY's 64 campuses.

The Office of Enrollment Management is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students and management of initiatives for the same across the SUNY System. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for planning and developing strategy, completing initiatives, and tracking and reporting on data focused on identifying, recruiting, and enrolling international students across SUNY's 64 campuses, as well as contributing to the comprehensive System recruitment efforts through those efforts, in particular in close collaboration with the Office of Global Affairs. They will coordinate with other areas of Enrollment Management as part of a comprehensive enrollment strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Develop, manage, and maintain the recruitment plan for SUNY System's recruitment of international students, including global lead generation
- Represent and present SUNY recruitment through international conferences, and international recruitment exhibitions as part of an approved strategy
- In concert with Enrollment Management leadership, collaborate with the Office of Global Affairs on partnerships, programming, agreements, and opportunities
Initiate, develop, and coordinate outreach events for recruitment
- Contribute to communications and marketing plans designed to reach international through email, text, social media, print materials and marketing campaigns
- Manage communications to campuses regarding efforts and outcomes
- Responsible for contributing regular updates to Enrollment Management reporting structures
- Serve as the point of contact for SUNY campus admissions representatives involved in the recruitment of international students
- Develop partnerships with International recruitment agencies as part of an approved strategy
- Maintain knowledge of, ensure System compliance with, and be able to communicate with students and families; university policies, federal and state regulations, international student visa requirements and immigration regulations and changes affecting international students. Liaise with legal counsel and government agencies as needed.
- Develop and implement policies to ensure compliance with FERPA and other relevant regulations.
- Deliver information on policies and procedures of admissions, financial aid, and education benefits through both in-person and virtual modalities to prospective students
- Maintain a strong sense of familiarity with SUNY's 64 campuses to communicate educational offerings to prospective students, including academic and support service offerings, internship opportunities, outcomes for alumni, and more.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree
- At least five (5) years of experience in enrollment management, student affairs, student support, or a related role
- At least three (3) years of experience specific to international recruitment, admissions, supports or a related role
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion and ability to work with diverse populations
- Demonstrate ability to create, manage, and report on a strategic project from end to end
- Ability to participate in evening and weekend activities

Preferred Qualifications:

- Valid driver's license
- Valid passport

Additional Comments

Additional Information:

- Salary is dependent on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, experience, education, training, and certifications. The range for this position is $100,000-$114,000.
- Excellent Benefit Package which includes: NYS health insurance, free dental and vision coverage, competitive retirement options, tuition assistance, parental leave at full pay, and generous vacation, sick, and holiday time. 13 days of paid holidays per year; 21 days of vacation and 21 days of sick time accrued each year. Please see our Management/Confidential benefits summary for additional information: https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance.pdf

- This position will be based in Albany.
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

SUNY System Administration provides an outstanding and comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family through the many life changes you may experience while you work for SUNY. Our nationally recognized benefits include:

- Retirement: The choice between a fully funded pension plan and a self-driven defined contribution plan, along with two supplemental plans to increase your ability to save for retirement.
- Health Insurance: Several health insurance options at an affordable cost that provide full coverage without mandatory deductibles.
- Time Off: Paid time off with separate vacation and sick leave accruals up to 21 days a year for each category.
- Additional paid leave policy options for childbirth, adoption, elder care, and other family care situations.
- Explore our full benefits offerings here: www.suny.edu/benefits

Salary : $100,000 - $114,000