Interim Dir of Global and Graduate Enrollment

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Posted: 10-May-24

Location: Rochester, New York

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Admissions
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5247762

Interim Dir of Global and Graduate Enrollment
8882BR
Enrollment Management
Office of Graduate and Part-Time Enrollment Services
Job Summary
The Interim Director of Global and Graduate Enrollment will perform administrative responsibilities by providing leadership for all aspects of Graduate and International Admission, within the Division of Enrollment Management. The Graduate and International Admission team processes applications for all graduate students (online, on-campus, domestic, international), and recruits and processes all international students (first-year, transfer, and graduate).
Using the RIT strategic plan as a compass, the director will partner with colleagues across the enrollment division, the Associate Provost for International Education and Global Programs, the English Language Center, Deans, Program Directors, as well as other university stakeholders.
The position requires an entrepreneurial mindset; the ability to identify opportunities based on internal strengths and external needs; an energy and excitement that leads by example; and an ability to anticipate and leverage new opportunities.
Job Responsibilities:

• Establish graduate and international enrollment plans that are easily understood and executable to meet enrollment goals.
• Establish enrollment partnerships and implement programs that align RIT programs with appropriate domestic and international channels and markets.
• Collaborate with the Enrollment Management Leadership Team on initiatives including communications, strategy, recruitment, events, staff training and development.
• Hire, train, and provide leadership and professional development for the Graduate and International Admission staff.
• Provide training and materials to faculty and staff who work with the admission process.
• Lead department operations team and partner with divisions systems team on SLATE CRM.
• Admit and award scholarships to applicants in accordance with federal, state, and institution policies and procedures.
• Partner with program coordinators, chairs, deans, administrative staff to ensure accurate and timely exchange of information.
• Manage the review process for graduate and international applications for admission.
• Develop and implement policies, programs, and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and university policies.
• Coordinate with the enrollment marketing team to establish communication programs and marketing flows for graduate and international student enrollments.
• Serve in a leadership capacity on projects and initiatives across the division and university.
• In collaboration with student affairs, serve as DSO in SEVIS and maintain knowledge and training of applicable immigration regulations.
• Serve on university committees, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Support of mission, vision, and values.
• Required: a bachelors degree or the international equivalent.
• Experience in graduate admission, international admission, and/or graduate or international student services at a four-year college or university.
• Strong analytical skills, as demonstrated by the development of successful strategies to recruit and enroll students.
• Exceptional cross-cultural communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience directly managing the work of full-time employees and leading a team to accomplish challenging objectives.
• Experience managing and creating policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices and latest trends in the profession, including active participation in national, regional, and/or state organizations pertaining to graduate and/or international enrollment management.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A masters degree or the international equivalent.
• Experience in and proficiency with Slate.
• Experience studying and/or working abroad.
• Experience with or knowledge of nontraditional student populations.
• Familiarity with immigration regulations affecting international students and experience as a (P)DSO in SEVIS.
• Knowledge of financial assistance options for students

Due to the nature of this position, some evening and weekend work can be expected throughout the year, especially when traveling for RIT. Candidates should be prepared to travel overnight and internationally and must possess a valid US drivers license and US Passport. While the majority of the work is done sitting or standing, the ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds is also necessary. Candidates may need to access Non-ADA compliant buildings. Due to government restrictions with SEVIS, the final candidate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.PLEASE NOTE: The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy . (see Page 4)
Department/College Description
RITs Division of Enrollment Management is a dynamic and comprehensive team striving to provide superior service to internal and external constituents to maximize RITs potential for attracting new student populations and serving current student communities. The Division implements its objectives in direct support of RITs institutional mission and encompasses the following departments: Enrollment Marketing collaborates with RITs central Division of Marketing and Communications to cultivate RITs brand identity and manage marketing communications to prospective students. This department develops and oversees electronic and print campaigns, partners with vendors to share RITs opportunities with prospective students and families.
Enrollment Systems and Analytics oversees all enrollment systems management and procedures. While managing enrollment reporting, survey completion, and database functioning for the division, this department also assesses current processes and policies to improve recruitment outcomes and create efficiencies.
Financial Aid and Scholarships is made up of 30 directors, advisors, and specialists, who assist students and their families in identifying sources of financial aid to meet the cost of a quality education. For academic year 2022-2023, more than 94% of full-time undergraduate and graduate students at RIT received more than $500 million in financial aid, including over $300 million in RIT grants and scholarships. One hundred percent of first-year and transfer students receive aid.
Graduate Enrollment Services oversees the enrollment of 2,904 graduate students in over 100 future-focused graduate programs, including masters degrees, doctoral degrees, advanced certificates, and online degrees. For the Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 application cycle, RIT received nearly 7,000 graduate applications and enrolled 1,178 new graduate students.
International Enrollment is a team that manages recruitment and selection for the international student population within RITs main campus. RITs international student population of 1,907 students hail from more than 100 different countries. All international students are considered for merit-based scholarships.
Project Lead the Way offers high school students a pathway to earn college credit from RIT, which can be used within the institution or transferred to other universities. This allows students to finish college sooner while saving on tuition, qualify for scholarships, and receive college credit at a fraction of the cost. This 3-person team oversees relationships with secondary schools and the implementation of the program.
Undergraduate Admissions is a 35-person team made up of assistant and associate directors, staff assistants, coordinators, and application reviewers that manage the recruitment, assessment, and yield initiatives for undergraduate first-year and transfer applications.
Minimum Qualifications

• Support of mission, vision, and values.
• Required: a bachelors degree or the international equivalent.
• Experience in graduate admission, international admission, and/or graduate or international student services at a four-year college or university.
• Strong analytical skills, as demonstrated by the development of successful strategies to recruit and enroll students.
• Exceptional cross-cultural communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience directly managing the work of full-time employees and leading a team to accomplish challenging objectives.
• Experience managing and creating policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of best practices and latest trends in the profession, including active participation in national, regional, and/or state organizations pertaining to graduate and/or international enrollment management.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to continuous improvement.

Professional Area:
Employment Category: Fulltime
Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $68800 - $115200
Hourly/Salary Minimum: $68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum: $115200
How to Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the worlds leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the 'Great Colleges to Work For.' RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu .
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employees pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RITs Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum: 68800
Hourly/Salary Maximum:115200
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