Director of Recruitment - Global Studies

Title
Director of Recruitment

Department
Global Studies

Campus
Queens 

Job Description
The Director of Recruitment is responsible for creating and implementing a targeted recruitment campaign via print and electronic materials.  Responsible for meeting aggressive recruitment goals, reviewing and overseeing the study abroad admissions process, and creating a strategic plan for increasing visiting student enrollment through University-wide partnerships.  This position reports to the Executive Director of Global Studies.

Responsibilities

  • Propose, create and implement short- and long-term internal & external recruitment plan, with an eye toward dramatic increase in numbers.
  • Propose, implement, and manage partnerships and agreements pertaining to external student enrollment in St. John's abroad programs.
  • Create and implement business and marketing plan for renting of surplus housing & classroom space abroad, seeking out new markets.
  • Create and implement business and marketing plan for high school student outreach, in conjunction with STJ High School Extension program.
  • Oversee marketing campaign, including brochures, ads, and electronic media for both internal and external audiences. Ensure that messages and tone are consistent with University mission.
  • Increase office's presence at NAFSA and other organizations through both advertising and presentations.
  • Oversee admissions process, ensuring that all applications and follow up processes are well-managed, efficient, and reported properly to the University community.
  • Ensure that University's vision for Global is met and articulated, including core focus on service learning.
  • Produce and distribute weekly admissions reports and long-term projections.
  • Oversee reporting of program numbers to IIE for Open Doors survey.
  • Ensure that all third-party (studyabroad.com, etc.) websites have up-to-date information on all programs.
  • Supervise Assistant Director of Recruitment & Global Studies Assistant.
  • Position requires travel. 
  • Position is part of a 24/7 emergency on-call rotation.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in progressively demanding jobs in admissions and/or international education, preferably in a University setting.
  • Master's degree strongly preferred.
  • Requires Recruitment Travel.
  • Experience managing in an admissions environment.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Very strong computerand data manipulation abilities.
  • Interest in working in an idea-driven, fast-paced environment.
  • Must have experience creating marketing campaigns aimed at a student population and be able to create complex reports in Excel.
  • Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint.).

Salary
Salary commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget.

Submitting for this Position
Please send a cover letter and a resume to employment@stjohns.edu and Reference Job 1010 in the subject line.