OVERVIEW The Director of International Recruiting & Admissions provides strategic leadership for international education initiatives at Western Michigan University. This role leads international recruitment and admissions operations, ensuring alignment with global trends, institutional priorities, and student success goals. It is a senior-level position requiring significant experience in managing people, strategy, and international engagement. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide strategic leadership for the International Admissions and Recruiting team through supervision, training, and ongoing professional development – Oversee the design and implementation of a comprehensive international recruitment and admissions strategy – Manage international recruitment, scholarship, and admissions decisions to ensure alignment with institutional priorities – Supervise international admissions and recruiting staff – Ensure effective international admissions operations – Develop multi-year international recruitment strategies – Manage overseas agent relationships – Coordinate international partner programs – Oversee scholarship tracking and reporting REQUIREMENTS – Master’s degree – At least five years of relevant professional experience – Supervisory experience – Experience in international education – Ability to travel internationally WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position plays a central role in shaping how the university engages with international students worldwide. Strong leadership in international admissions and recruitment directly supports enrollment stability, global diversity, and institutional reputation. The role also ensures ethical, effective, and sustainable international practices. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Highlight leadership experience managing international recruitment or admissions teams – Clearly demonstrate experience developing or executing international recruitment strategies – Provide examples of managing overseas agents or international partners – Emphasize experience with admissions decision-making and scholarship oversight – Address your ability and willingness to travel internationally