Director of International Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment

Available Title(s):

1155-NN_ADMINPRO - Director

Business Title:

Director of International Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Director of International Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment reporting to the Vice President of International Programs you will lead and oversee international undergraduate admissions and recruitment components of the Office of International Programs. Through your evaluation and assessment of admissions and recruitment practices, you will establish best practices, policies and procedures for recruitment; admissions and transfer credit evaluation; and processing and create strategic long and short-term goals to increase the percentage of international undergraduate students attending WSU. You will build relationships with administration, academic programs, and faculty across the WSU institution, as well as recruitment agencies, government agencies, and external institutions, to support WSU recruitment efforts and the articulate the goals and benefits of international education to all constituencies. 

Washington State University (WSU) International Programs enables every WSU student to graduate with a rich understanding of different cultures and nation by bringing international students and scholars to our campuses and sending students abroad to advance their studies. International Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment plays a critical role in helping International Programs achieve our academic and enrichment goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and six (6) years of progressively responsible relevant experience, which has included at least three (3) years of managerial experience. Any combination of relevant education and professional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year‐for‐year basis. A Master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Education and experience can be tailored to fit the specific organizational entity/directorial assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in international programs including at least three (3) years in managing an international student program or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the responsibilities as listed in the position description. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of international student admissions and recruitment best practices. 

• Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.

Additional Information:

Area/College: International Programs

Department Name: International Programs

City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164-5130

Department Link: International Programs

Monthly Salary: $6,733.54 - $7,683.15 | In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review WSU’s Administrative Professional Compensation .  

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation .

Overtime Eligibility: This position is overtime ineligible.

FTE: 100%

This is a permanent position.
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 , engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.  A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: All applicants must upload a cover letter and resume/cv to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications. Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

• External candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/CV” section of your application.

• Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU 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, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected] .