International Academic Recruiter

Working closely with the College, Enrollment Management Office, the International Education Office, and other colleges and departments, this position is responsible for all levels of international student recruitment, bachelor, master’s and PhD students. Individual will adhere to current UTA admission requirements and policies when meeting with students. Will support all domestic and international recruiting endeavors as needed, including outreach to high schools, community colleges, universities and other organizations. Will assist with implementation of metrics to measure success of recruitment to enrollment and communication strategies. Ability to travel for 2-4 weeks at a time, 2-3 times per semester.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with stakeholders to promote and explain all COE academic programs and admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate programs to schools, universities, professional organizations, partner corporations, business organizations, and professional organizations.
• Domestically, these may include Maverick Experience, Senior Academic Excellence Days, orientations and similar programs.
• In collaboration with the Director and Assistant Director, develop, implement and manage the international recruitment and marketing strategies for the college’s undergraduate and graduate programs.
• This would include social media, print and on-line marketing.
• Keep prospects informed by maintaining accurate communication from initial inquiry through the stages of application to enrolled student. Assist in the transition to campus and appropriate departments.
• Continuously learn and update relevant program knowledge base to provide accurate .
• Foster relationships with secondary schools, community colleges, universities and professional organizations nationally and internationally.
• Represent COE and UTA at college/career fairs, conferences, high school/community college/university recruitment events, and other opportunities as needed. Events include, but are not limited to, international tours, virtual and in-person partner/agency information sessions, TACRAO / TACAC / IACAC and similar events, and UTA hosted events.
• These may require night or weekend commitments as well as extended international travel for 2-4 weeks at at time, 2-3 times per semester.
• Organize, plan and execute travel to selected and vetted locations to bolster student interest at all levels.
• Conduct follow-up procedures on recruitment trips and events using internal and external contacts, writing reports and updating student data inn Slate.
• Data includes events attended, student contact numbers and other points as needed. Share reports with stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with a minimum of three (3) years’ higher education recruitment experience.
• Two (2) years’ working with international and/or graduate students.
• Valid passport.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with marketing, including large territory management.
• Experience with Slate, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office Suite products and Zoom.
• Experience with international student recruitment of STEM students.
• Have international travel experience in groups and/or solo.