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Working Title: International Recruitment Manager

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative and Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

College/Division: Center for Global Engagement

Department: 900107 - CGE Administrative Payroll

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Beginning Review Date: 7/1/2024

Specify Range or Amount: $70,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

About JMU:

Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Located in the heart of Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty. JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Center for Global Engagement at James Madison University (JMU) is seeking a dynamic individual who is passionate about international education to develop and implement international recruitment strategies and support admission operations that will greatly enhance overall international students' enrollment at JMU. This position will manage activities related to recruiting prospective international students and supporting international admission operations, including international recruitment efforts, marketing and communication, and event planning for international students. The International Recruitment manager collaborates with Undergraduate Admissions, The Graduate School, Marketing and other campus partners to assure that these activities are implemented in a strategic and coordinated manner and that an effective communication plan is implemented for each prospective international student who contacts JMU. JMU promotes access, inclusion, and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents, and programs. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and Responsibilities: *Responsible for implementing the international recruitment strategies for JMU in collaboration with the offices of Undergraduate Admissions, The Graduate School and Marketing *Serves as the primary contact person to coordinate and maintain relationships with various recruitment agencies for JMU *Provides information and guidance on immigration visa requirements, housing, health insurance, and academics *Manages recruiting visits to targeted international students markets and primary partners who disseminate current JMU information and meet with prospective students, sponsors, parents, school counselors, local recruiting agencies *Manages communications to prospective international students, sponsors, and recruitment agencies

Qualifications:

Required: *Bachelor's degree *Project management experience *Understanding of the international student experience and a passion for international education *Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse cultures; able to build and maintain relationships with prospective international students and their parents, recruitment agencies, sponsoring embassies and government entities *Organizational skills, attention to detail *Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills *Ability to travel internationally, in-state and out-of-state travel Preferred: *Master's degree *Experience in a post-secondary institution in recruitment or admissions *Five years of work experience in a related setting *Knowledge of SEVIS *Experience developing student journeys with a CRM *Knowledge of admission requirements and international credential evaluation *Experience in an International Student Services office *Ability to communicate in multiple languages

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

Additional Posting Information:

JMU's Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.

"James Madison University is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.