International Project Manager

University of York; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of York is seeking an International Project Manager to join the International Recruitment, Partnerships and Mobility team. You will lead end-to-end recruitment, partnerships, and related initiatives to support the university's global growth.

You will analyse market trends and internal data to design high-impact strategies, line manage the Project Coordinator, and collaborate with faculties, marketing, CRM, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment, conversion, and global partnership initiatives.
• Drive strategy with data by analyzing market trends and internal data.
• Line manage the Project Coordinator (Conversion) and direct cross-departmental teams.

Job description

We are looking for an International Project Manager to join the University of York's International Recruitment, Partnerships and Mobility team. As a Russell Group institution driven by its vision as a University for Public Good, York is expanding its global footprint, fostering high‑impact worldwide partnerships, and attracting diverse, talented students from around the globe. If you thrive on taking projects from concept to execution, crunching recruitment data, and leading teams to achieve goals, this is your chance to shape our diverse international growth.

• Lead Key Projects: Manage end-to-end recruitment, conversion, and global partnership initiatives that support our long‑term international strategy
• Drive Strategy with Data: Analyze market trends and internal data to design high‑impact recruitment strategies.
• People & Team Leadership: Line manage the Project Coordinator (Conversion) and direct cross‑departmental matrix project teams.
• Budget & Risk Ownership: Build project plans, manage budgets, navigate legal/data compliance, and report outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Build Relationships: Deputise for the Deputy Head of Operations and collaborate with internal faculties, marketing, CRM, and global external partners. Proven track record in project management, process improvement and reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex data into actionable strategy.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and experience leading or supervising cross‑functional teams.
• Proactive problem‑solving mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and international higher education.

Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview.