The American College of the Mediterranean (ACM) is seeking an Assistant Director of Admissions for Degree Programs to join their team. This position is based at ACM’s U.S. Office in San Diego, CA and will primarily support the marketing and recruitment initiatives for ACM’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in Aix-en-Provence, France.

The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in an admissions or study abroad office environment, intermediate to advanced French language skills, and study abroad or extensive international experience. A bachelor’s degree is required, with a master’s degree in business, leadership, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities of the role include executing ACM’s marketing and recruitment initiatives, serving as the main contact for degree program inquiries and applicants, sitting on the admissions committee, managing ACM’s Common App portal, providing student visa support, maintaining prospective student engagement through HubSpot, leveraging IAU Study Abroad partnerships for graduate degree marketing and recruitment, building a network of stakeholders, overseeing and updating ACM’s publications, supporting the financial aid awarding process, preparing enrollment reports, updating ACM’s catalog and license renewal, attending conferences and visiting partner institutions, facilitating admissions policies and procedures, contributing to SIS implementation and IT development, updating ACM’s website, managing institutional partnerships, establishing professional networks, supporting accreditation efforts, and collaborating with colleagues abroad.

The ideal candidate must possess knowledge of current issues and best practices in international education, program planning and development, study abroad and degree program structures, marketing, and admissions practices, as well as information systems necessary to support staff, student, and partner needs. They should also have a working knowledge of the US higher education system.

Skills required for the role include productivity focus, effective use of interpersonal and communication skills, proactive and initiative-driven approach, creativity and innovation, organization and planning skills, collaboration and networking skills, public speaking ability, confidentiality, establishment of effective working relationships, and proficiency in standard office software applications.

This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including major medical insurance, a health savings account, retirement plan, group insurance, and generous paid time off.

To apply, interested individuals should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references to Kurt Schick, Vice President of U.S. Operations for ACM, at kurt.schick@iau.edu. Applications will be considered until September 22, with an ideal start date of November 1, 2023. No phone calls, please