Description & Details:
The Associate Director, International Enrollment Management and Student Success provides leadership and vision for NDSU’s international student enrollment and retention strategy. This includes 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 Associate Director will supervise a dynamic team of three international student advisors, advising nearly 800 international students. Under the leadership of the Associate Director, the International Enrollment Management and Student Success team is responsible for:
1) Executing on a clear vision for international student advising and retention programming;
2) Managing a comprehensive new international student intake;
3) Continuous development of an impactful new student orientation experience; and,
4) Developing relationships with key stakeholders on and off campus, including community members, recruitment partners, faculty, staff, and professional colleagues.
The Associate Director will serve as the institution's PDSO and an ARO, while also taking an active part on the ISSAS leadership team to help shape internationalization priorities at NDSU.
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
5 or more years of experience supporting international student enrollment through recruitment and/or advising
Demonstrable knowledge of trends international enrollment management and student advising
At least one year of experience supervising others
Six months or longer living, working, or studying abroad.
Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree
Experience designing and delivering innovative international student programming
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.