Director, International Admissions

Uniglobalcareers; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson College seeks a Director of International Admissions to lead international recruitment and admissions strategy, partnership development, and operational oversight. This role reports to the AVP, Admissions and drives growth in priority markets while enhancing student success and global engagement across campuses.

The director collaborates with admissions teams, international student services, and external partners to optimize enrollment outcomes and support prospective and enrolled

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in international undergraduate recruitment and admission.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for international recruitment and admission efforts.

Skills

International recruitment

Admissions leadership

Credential evaluation

SEVIS/immigration policy

Job description

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW Emerson College is seeking a Director, International Admissions to provide strategic leadership for international recruitment and admission initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Admissions, this director role focuses on increasing international enrollment in priority markets while strengthening partnerships and campus collaboration. The position supports institutional goals related to global engagement, international admissions, and student success. The role combines leadership, recruitment strategy, partnership management, and operational oversight. The director will work closely with admissions teams, international student affairs professionals, and external partners to improve international enrollment outcomes and support prospective and enrolled students throughout the admission process.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and leadership for all international recruitment and admission efforts
• Increase international enrollment in priority nation markets
• Lead international recruitment strategies and outreach initiatives
• Supervise international admissions staff
• Manage partnerships with counselors and agencies
• Serve as a liaison across campus to support international enrollment outcomes
• Evaluate international credentials as part of the admissions process
• Collaborate with offices focused on global engagement and international student affairs
• Support international student onboarding and student success initiatives
• Oversee international outreach activities and relationship management

Requirements

• Minimum of seven years of experience in international undergraduate recruiting and admission
• Knowledge of international recruitment strategies
• Experience with credential evaluation
• Knowledge of federal immigration policies, including SEVIS
• Ability to lead international admissions and recruitment efforts
• Experience collaborating with campus and external partners WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International admissions professionals play a significant role in shaping campus diversity, strengthening global engagement, and expanding institutional reach. This director position supports the development of meaningful international recruitment strategies that connect students from around the world with educational opportunities. By leading international enrollment initiatives and supporting admission processes, the role contributes to institutional growth and the overall student experience. Strong leadership in international recruitment and admissions can help colleges build sustainable global partnerships and improve support for international students.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight measurable outcomes related to international recruitment, enrollment growth, or market development
• Include examples of collaboration with admissions, global engagement, or international student services teams
• Demonstrate familiarity with credential evaluation processes and international admission standards
• Emphasize leadership experience supervising recruitment or admissions professionals
• Reference experience working with international agencies, counselors, or external recruitment partners
• Be prepared to discuss knowledge of SEVIS and federal immigration policy requirements during interviews