OVERVIEW The Director of International Admissions at the University of Colorado Boulder is a senior leadership role focused on advancing the institution’s global enrollment goals. Partnering with WittKieffer, the university seeks a strategic and globally minded professional to guide international recruitment, admissions, and enrollment practices. Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Admission and Precollege, this role combines strategic vision with operational leadership and external representation. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Lead the university’s international recruitment strategy in alignment with global enrollment objectives. – Drive the vision and execution of innovative international recruitment, admissions, and enrollment practices. – Oversee international admissions operations, including application processing and decision-making workflows. – Provide leadership for international credential evaluation to support accurate and consistent admissions decisions. – Engage with global markets to strengthen the university’s international presence and recruitment reach. – Build and strengthen partnerships that support international enrollment and institutional goals. – Represent the University of Colorado Boulder internationally in recruitment, partnership, and engagement activities. REQUIREMENTS WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International enrollment plays a critical role in advancing institutional diversity, global engagement, and financial sustainability in higher education. This position directly shapes how the university connects with students and partners around the world while ensuring sound admissions practices. Strong leadership in this role supports the university’s reputation and long-term global impact. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Clearly articulate your experience leading international recruitment or admissions initiatives, emphasizing strategic scope and outcomes. – Highlight examples of global market engagement, partnership development, or international representation that align with the role’s focus. – Demonstrate your understanding of international admissions operations, including credential evaluation, even if gained through collaborative leadership. – Connect your professional philosophy to advancing institutional global enrollment goals within a public research university context. – Tailor your application materials to reflect both strategic vision and operational leadership, using concise and results-oriented language.