Associate Director, International Enrollment Management and Student Success

The International Student and Study Abroad Services (ISSAS) office at North Dakota State University (NDSU) is seeking an Associate Director, International Enrollment Management and Student Success. The Associate Director provides leadership and vision for NDSU's international student enrollment and retention strategy. Responsibilities include oversight of a comprehensive and holistic international student advising program, results-driven intake and orientation process for new international students, and management of relationships in support of international enrollment goals both on and off campus. This position works closely with the Director of ISSAS and the Associate Director, Global Engagement and Partnerships in support of NDSU's internationalization priorities.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess a background in managing a team of professionals in a fast-paced environment, while being able to motivate a team in a growth-oriented environment. Currently, NDSU enrolls more than 700 international students and is embarking on a new strategic international enrollment plan with the goal to increase the number of both undergraduate and graduate international students. The incumbent will play an important role in realizing the goals of our enrollment strategy and could be called upon to support recruitment efforts abroad, meaning a willingness and ability to travel internationally is a plus. 

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday 8AM-5PM, 7:30AM-4PM during breaks and summer; some nights and weekends or other irregular hours when necessary. 

Advertised Salary:

$70,000+ DOE plus excellent benefits

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 3 years' experience; Bachelors and 5 years' experience, or 9 or more years' experience supporting international student enrollment through recruitment, advising, and/or teaching; 

   

   

• Demonstrable knowledge of trends in international enrollment management and student advising;

   

   

• At least one year of experience supervising others; and,

   

   

• At least six months' experience living, working, or studying abroad.

   

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree or other terminal degree

   

   

• Experience designing and delivering innovative international student programming; and, 

   

   

• Ability to speak, read or write at least one language other than English

   

   

Applicant Materials Required:

• Cover letter addressing how required qualifications are met

   

   

• Resume

   

   

• Contact information for 3 professional references

   

   

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include: wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Diversity Statement:

NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.

NDSU is an equal opportunity institution. Women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.