Assistant Director of International Recruitment & Enrollment - MSUAASF Range C (AA26140)

POSITION: Probationary; Range C

Job Description

The Assistant Director of Int’l Recruitment Enrollment (ADIRE) develops and executes the strategic plans for the recruitment, admission and enrollment of international students from Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Sub-Sahara Africa to Minnesota State University, Mankato. The position will assist in developing an annual international recruitment plan, yield and enrollment plan by prioritizing international student markets, developing and utilizing customized enrollment initiatives. This position supports the international enrollment management goals of Minnesota State Mankato to identify and recruit high-quality and diverse international students for all academic programs and all levels of study with a focus on undergraduate New Entering Freshmen (NEF) and transfer student populations, including international transfer students studying in the U.S. and abroad, and the recruitment of students for the Intensive English Program (IEP).

This position strategically collaborates with the Office of Admissions, Graduate Admission, the Center for English Language Programs, academic colleges and other university stakeholders, to assist in creating and leading in executing a multi-year international enrollment plan, in addition to a variety of support services that will assist in the development of partnerships, connections and pipelines between MNSU and entities from abroad (agents, institutions, organizations and sponsors) This position has a keen understanding of currently global recruitment trends, international market characteristics and emerging markets.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or three years of experience in the recruitment/admissions of post-secondary international students. (Conferred on an official transcript at the time of application.)
• Cross-cultural advising and programming experience with a demonstrated effectiveness in interpersonal communication with an international population.

Preferred Qualification

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.
• Strong analytical skills for reading applications, answering questions, and strategizing recruitment territory and travel schedule.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies with diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of the students and offer appropriate solutions.
• Excellent public speaking skills and ability to present the University to individual students as well as large audiences in a positive manner.
• Strong written and verbal skills to support relationship building with prospective students and other constituents.
• Availability to work regular weekend and evenings to participate in recruitment events.
• Availability for extensive year-round travel.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:

A complete online application will include the following attachments. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed by the search committee.

• Cover Letter
• Non-Photo Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for three (3) references
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of your highest completed degree
• A brief (no more than one-page) diversity statement presenting a commitment to or experience working in an equity-minded environment

Salary Range: $47,607.00 - $93,342.00

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on February 26, 2026 and continue until the position has been filled.