Director of International Admission & Recruitment

The University of Rhode Island; Kingston (RI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rhode Island seeks a Director of International Admission & Recruitment to lead global admissions strategy for undergraduate and graduate programs. The role oversees recruitment operations, partnerships, and compliance across campuses, with a hybrid work schedule.

Engage in international travel, budget management, and cross-department coordination to support student enrollment and success.

Qualifications

• Fluency in a language other than English is preferred.
• Experience working with marketing strategies and teams.
• Experience with data systems and data-driven reporting tools.
• Experience with Slate CRM is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement international recruitment strategies aligned with enrollment goals.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the international recruitment team for Graduate and Undergraduate students.
• Represent URI at global recruitment events and fairs.
• Assess current practices and provide recommendations on recruitment and yield activities.
• Coordinate reporting and evaluation of strategic recruiting efforts.
• Oversee evaluation of international applications and ensure compliance with policies.
• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with recruitment partners; vet new collaborations.
• Respond to inquiries about programs, scholarships, and campus resources.
• Lead and train staff to align recruitment with university objectives.
• Prepare and monitor operating budgets for recruitment activities.
• Travel internationally for recruitment activities as needed.

Skills

Fluency in a language other than EN

Marketing strategies experience

Data-driven reporting skills

Slate experience

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

80 Lower College Road, Kingston, RI 02881

Director of International Admission & Recruitment

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Information

Posting Number

Posting Number SF02254

Job Title

Job Title Director of International Admission & Recruitment

Position Number

Position Number 107024

FTE

FTE 1.00

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Position Type

Position Type Professional Staff

Union

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Range Salary Hiring Range: $120,000 - $125,000

Status

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department

Department Global Initiatives

Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Campus Location

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded

Grant Funded No

Job Description Summary

Search will be open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 11/25/2026. Applications received after 11/25/2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ About URI : The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ THE POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE . POSITION SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives, implement and manage the University of Rhode Island’s ( URI ) international admissions, enrollment and recruitment strategy for Graduate and Undergraduate students. Engage in unit level strategic planning, evaluation, and implementation of best practices in international recruitment and international admissions processes. Ensure compliance and coordination with institutional practice and coordination with key stakeholders in supporting enrollment and student success goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

KEY ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Work closely with the Vice Provost of Global Initiatives to develop, manage and implement international recruitment strategies aligned with the university’s enrollment goals.
• Set policy and guidelines for international recruitment practices and evaluation.

Recruitment Operations :

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the international recruitment team for Graduate and Undergraduate students.
• Develop and execute diverse recruitment channels to support a sustainable pipeline of international student enrollment.
• Lead outreach efforts by representing URI at global recruitment events and fairs.
• Assess current practices and make recommendations to the Vice Provost with regard to the value of all recruitment and yield activities.
• Support and develop reporting and evaluation of strategic recruiting efforts.

Admission Coordination :

• Oversee the evaluation of international applications, credentials, and ensure compliance with university policies and all other applicable regulations.

Partnership Management :

• Cultivate and maintain partnerships with recruitment partners or contractors, and vet potential new partnerships.
• Develop data-driven strategies and initiatives to support strategic international recruitment and enrollment goals.

Communication and Outreach :

• Respond to inquiries about programs, admission, scholarships, and campus resources.
• Support marketing efforts by assisting in the creation of promotional materials.
• Serve as a liaison to campus communications and marketing collaborations.

Team Collaboration :

• Lead and train staff, fostering a collaborative environment that aligns recruitment activities with university-wide objectives.
• Work in partnership with the Director of the Office of International Students, Scholars, and Immigration Services to ensure international student success throughout the student lifecycle. Coordinate with Graduate and Undergraduate Admission Offices and other campus stakeholders.

Budget & Resource Management :

• Prepare and monitor relevant operating budgets for recruitment activities.

Travel :

• Conduct international travel for recruitment activities, as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES , TOOLS , AND EQUIPMENT :

• Personal computers and printers; word processing, database management, spreadsheet software. Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated fluency (speaking, reading, writing) in a language other than English.
• Demonstrated experience working with marketing strategies and marketing teams.
• Demonstrated experience with data systems and data driven reporting tools.
• Demonstrated experience with Slate.

EEO Statement

URI is unwavering in its commitment to equal opportunity, community, equity, and diversity. In furtherance of its mission to serve and support all learners as the state’s public flagship university, URI continues to expand efforts to recruit and retain a broadly representative workforce as well as to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of those efforts. All employment decisions, including hiring, are made without regard to protected status. Qualified individuals with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the URI benefits office at 401-874-2416. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/12/2026