Director, International Recruitment and Admissions

Posting Details

Posting Details

Business Title Director, International Recruitment and Admissions Posting Category Administrative and Professional Salary Grade 09 Salary Plan Professional Non Bargaining Hiring Range /Pay Rate Department Admissions Office Department Description Position Location Main Campus FTE 1.0 Job Summary

Responsible for providing strategic leadership for Cleveland State University's (CSU) international student recruitment and admissions efforts. Develops and implements recruitment strategies, overseeing enrollment goals for undergraduate and graduate international students, and managing relationships with prospective students, families, agents, and global partners. Responsible for developing and managing international articulation and transfer agreements with institutions outside the US. Supervises staff and student employees, manages operational processes and systems, ensures compliance with CSU and immigration policies, and collaborates with academic units and University Marketing on communications publications, and outreach initiatives. Responsible for analyzing enrollment trends and data to inform decision- making and continuous improvement. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in education, business, communications, international relations, or related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in recruitment, student services, or admissions counseling for international students.
• Two (2) years of leadership and/or supervisor experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain driver eligibility under CSU's Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Ability to travel frequently both domestically and internationally, and to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Valid passport or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, business, communications, international relations, or related field.
• Experience as an international admissions counselor or recruiter at a public institution.
• Experience using social media for recruitment purposes.
• Experience using customer relationship management (CRM) software.
• Experience working with various student populations, including low-income, first-generation, ethnic, high school, and non-traditional students.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills, including delivering clear and engaging presentations.
• Ability to take initiative, make sound decisions, and efficiently organize time, tasks effectively, and projects.
• Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number PT0703819S Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Instructions

Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Typically Monday through Friday., generally 8:00- 5:00 pm. With potential to travel and some weekends as business needs dictate.

Advertising Copy Full Time/Part Time Full Time Posted Date 04/15/2026 Close Date/Application Deadline Open Until Filled Yes Review Begins 04/22/2026 Tentative Start Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a Bachelor's degree preferably in education, business, communications, international relations, or related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have Five (5) years of professional experience in recruitment, student services, or admissions counseling for international students?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have two (2) years of leadership and/or supervisor experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license and ability to maintain driver eligibility under CSU's Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to travel frequently both domestically and internationally, and to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends. Valid passport or ability to obtain one.

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting

• Internal Job Posting

• Agency Referral

• Advertisement/Publication

• Personal Referral

• CSU Website

• Other

• If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation.

• Yes

• No

• • Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?

• Yes

• No

Application Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application