Director of Graduate and International Recruitment & Admissions

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Position Information

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Position Title

Director of Graduate and International Recruitment &
Admissions

About this Opportunity

Ball State University welcomes applications for our Director of
Graduate and International Recruitment & Admissions
position.

Our Statement on Inclusiveness

At Ball State University, inclusiveness is one of the enduring
values and informs all of our work. We define ‘inclusiveness’ as a
commitment ‘to respect and embrace equity, inclusion, and diversity
in people, ideas, and opinions.’ As such, this value incorporates a
commitment to inclusive excellence and freedom of expression.

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• Retirement
• Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents,
and spouse)
• Paid Parental Leave
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FLSA

Administrative Exemption

Hrs/Week

40

Length of Assignment

Full-Time At-Will

Position Function

Provide strategy and leadership for graduate and international
recruitment and 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.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Minimum Experience

Three years of experience in higher education in admissions,
recruitment, or a closely related area.

Minimum Other

Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; excellent
cross-cultural (verbal and written) communication skills;
collaborative approach to effective team management; collegial
approach to collaboration with on- and off-campus stakeholders,
including university administrators, faculty, and staff as well as
external entities such as education agents, third-party vendors,
and professionals from other universities. .Must have a valid
driver’s license and be insurable under the university’s auto fleet
policy.

Authorization to work in the US

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be
employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree in higher education administration or related
field.

Preferred Experience

Five years of prior experience working in a graduate and/or
international recruitment and/or admissions leadership or
administrative role in college admissions; supervisory
experience.

Preferred Other

Ability to serve as a Designated School Official ( DSO ) to issue
initial I-20s.

Pre-Employment Screening

Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check, Requires
successful completion of a background check and education
verification.

Position Title(s) Supervised

Senior Assistant Director of International Admissions; Assistant
Director of International Admission, Assistant Director of Graduate
Admissions; student employees/interns

Required Certifications

EEO Statement

Ball State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
employer that is strongly and actively committed to diversity
within its community. Women, minorities, individuals with
disabilities and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to
apply. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,
national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any
other legally protected status.

About Ball State University

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.

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Department

Graduate Admissions:155120

Department Information

Pay Range is $70,000-80,000.

Department Email or Phone Number

[email protected]

Duties & Responsibilities

Ranking

1

Job Duty

Provide leadership and strategy to graduate and international
recruitment, with an eye to creating a robust, diverse, qualified
student body and strategic enrollment increases.

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2

Job Duty

Provide leadership and workflow support to graduate and
international admissions policies and processes, with priority
given to equity, access, and efficiency in support of enrollment
goals, knowledge of international credential evaluation and
performance-based admissions will be of benefit to this work.

Ranking

3

Job Duty

Provide leadership on development of strategic recruitment plans
for graduate and international admissions, to include market
analyses, work with education agents and other third-party service
providers, travel planning, and development of recruitment
presentations and collateral.

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4

Job Duty

Assign, oversee and engage in travel (domestic and international)
in support of strategic recruitment plans. This duty includes all
planning and reporting responsibilities before, during and after
travel.

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5

Job Duty

Work in conjunction with University Marketing and Communication and
the Admissions Communications team to develop recruitment
materials, to manage admissions website content, to implement
digital ad campaigns where appropriate, and to create CRM
communications that support graduate and international recruitment
and admissions.

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6

Job Duty

Review and decisions international undergraduate student
applications.

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7

Job Duty

Consult with colleagues across campus (including the Graduate
School, graduate programs, and admissions operations) to provide
graduate application decisioning support.

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8

Job Duty

Assign and review staff work; make recommendations in areas related
to supervision, including interviewing and selection, compensation,
discipline, performance appraisal and training.

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9

Job Duty

Collaborate with campus colleagues to support pre-arrival, arrival,
and orientation for new students. This includes collaboration with
International Services to ensure efficient workflows for issuance
of travel documents for international students

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10

Job Duty

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

202401659P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

03/17/2025

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date

11/22/2024

Applications Accepted Through Date

12/22/2024

Open Until Filled

No

Information regarding transcripts

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official
transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required
at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification
will be conducted.

Special Instructions Summary

Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
• * Do you meet the SEVP qualifications to be a DSO?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you hold a valid driver’s license?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Undergraduate Transcripts

Optional Documents
• Master’s Transcripts

 

 

 

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