Director of International and Graduate Admissions at Indiana State University

Director of International and Graduate Admissions

As a result of a reorganization in the Division of Enrollment Management, Indiana State University is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Director of International and Graduate Admissions (DIGA). The DIGA will provide leadership for all aspects of recruiting, admissions, and onboarding of international students, and will work with graduate programs and the Director of Graduate Studies to recruit, admit, and onboard Graduate students. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of our institution by attracting and enrolling a diverse and talented student body from around the globe. Significant experience and a record of success in the area of international student recruitment is essential. The DIGA will report directly to the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the International and Graduate Admissions team.
• Oversee the recruitment of students directly and through international agents.
• Collaborate with the Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Provost for Online Education, Deans, program directors, and faculty to streamline and strengthen the recruiting, admission, and onboarding processes.
• Foster relationships with international agents and partners to expand the institution's global reach.
• Ensure efficient processing of applications for all graduate students (online, on-campus, domestic, international, non-degree).
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the efficiency of admissions and enrollment processes.

Required Qualifications:

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a master’s degree or the international equivalent and 3-5 years of closely related experience. Candidates must also possess or be willing/able to acquire a passport within 90 days of hiring.

Application Process:

This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on October 17, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/50096.

About the Institution:

Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.

Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.

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Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with many varied backgrounds, identities, and characteristics to join our institution; additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures.