Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions and Services

Ball State University welcomes applications for our Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions and Services position.

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Supervise graduate admissions, international admissions, international services, and international orientation staff and lead the university's international recruitment efforts through the development and implementation of targeted recruitment strategies and marketing efforts; oversee graduate and international recruitment and admissions; manage the international student application process and lead admissions activities. Oversee arrivals and orientation services staff and workflow; support the development and implementation of pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation services for international students (including SEVIS processes and documentation). Participate in strategic long-range planning, marketing efforts, team building, goal setting, and assessment of office policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

At least three years of experience in the field of graduate and/or international admissions/education; supervisory experience.

Excellent communication skills; knowledge of immigration, recruitment, and admissions; ability to provide strategic planning and leadership; personal computer skills. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

Work experience in a large public university or college.

Administrative Coordinator, Director of Graduate and International Recruitment and Admissions, Director of International Services

Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.

Salary range is $90,000-$95,000.

Provide supervision, strategy and leadership for graduate and international recruitment and/or admissions, to include all on-campus graduate (domestic, international, non-degree) and international (first-year, transfer, graduate, exchange, dual degree, Intensive English Institute) prospective students.

Direct strategic planning for pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation services, including SEVIS processing, documentation, and compliance.

Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.

Travel both internationally and domestically to recruit students and build relationships.

Provide oversight and development of communications plan, for prospective students.

Serve as primary communication channel with all contracted international student recruiting agents, including training.

Oversee international admissions for international students; manage the international student application process and lead admissions activities for international students.

Pursue regional and national involvement in graduate and international recruitment and admissions professional organizations.

Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other university departments.

Manage scholarship initiatives working in collaboration with Associate Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management and Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Planning and Management and Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships.

Conduct application review and make decisions on all international undergraduate and exchange student applicants.

Support AVP EPM in developing, evaluating, interpreting, and enforcing admissions policies, procedures and strategies; in collaboration with the AVP EPM, make or approve decisions which may establish or alter policies, procedures, or operations; participate in the development of the university-wide enrollment policy, as well as work closely with various offices across the university on recruitment, outreach, communications, pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation, SEVIS compliance for non-immigrant students.

In collaboration with AVP EPM, develop and manage graduate admissions, international admissions and orientation budgets.

Provide oversight and development of a pre-arrival and arrival communications plan for admitted international students.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring values and describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.