Associate Director, International Enrollment Management and Student Success – Fargo, North Dakota job with North Dakota State University | 165754

The ISSAS office at NDSU is looking to hire an Associate Director for International Enrollment Management and Student Success. This role will involve leading and developing strategies for attracting and retaining international students at NDSU. The Associate Director will oversee the international student advising program, the intake and orientation process, and develop relationships to support international enrollment goals. Collaboration with the Director of ISSAS and the Associate Director of Global Engagement and Partnerships will also be required to support NDSU’s internationalization priorities.

The ideal candidate should have previous experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment and the ability to motivate a team in a growth-oriented setting. NDSU currently has over 700 international students and is focused on increasing the number of undergraduate and graduate international students. The Associate Director will play a key role in achieving these enrollment goals and may be expected to support recruitment efforts abroad, necessitating international travel.

The work schedule for this position is typically Monday to Friday, 8AM-5PM, and 7:30AM-4PM during breaks and summer. However, some nights, weekends, or irregular hours may be required when necessary.

The advertised salary for this position is $70,000 or more, depending on experience, and includes excellent benefits.

Minimum qualifications for this position include a Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience (or a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience) supporting international student enrollment through recruitment, advising, and/or teaching. Applicants should also have demonstrable knowledge of trends in international enrollment management and student advising, at least one year of experience supervising others, and at least six months of experience living, working, or studying abroad.

Preferred qualifications include a doctoral or other terminal degree, experience designing and delivering innovative international student programming, and the ability to speak, read, or write in a language other than English.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance with premiums paid by the university, wellness benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition waiver, annual leave, employee assistance program, sick leave, and holiday pay. Optional benefits such as dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans are also available.

NDSU is a student-focused, land-grant research university that educates leaders to solve national and global challenges. The university is classified as an R1 institution, denoting the highest research activity level. NDSU has offices throughout North Dakota, with the main campus located in Fargo, near the Minnesota border. Fargo is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States.

Smoking is prohibited in all places of state employment in accordance with North Dakota law.

NDSU is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants will be considered 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 a current employee, or veteran status.

NDSU is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community that values and respects unique differences. The university strives to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that fosters learning and growth through collaboration and understanding. Successful candidates will align with NDSU’s core values and contribute to an environment that promotes inclusivity and diversity in education, research, and outreach.

Veterans applying for this position may be eligible for preference in accordance with North Dakota law.

If applicants require reasonable accommodation in the application process due to a disability, they can contact Human Resources for assistance.

NDSU is an equal opportunity institution, and applications from women and traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged