Associate Admissions Director jobs in Bangor, ME

The Associate Director of International Recruitment assists with developing all aspects of communication, marketing, strategy, and planning for University of Maine’s international recruitment. The AD identifies new growth opportunities to foster a diverse international student community. The person will travel within the U. S. and abroad to attract and subsequently enroll international students in line with institutional goals and priorities. Typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 to $60,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Required:

• Completed bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three years of progressive experience in international recruitment, admissions and/or enrollment management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current best practices in non-degree, undergraduate and graduate international recruitment is essential.
• Experience evaluating international educational credentials.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge of equity and inclusion in international recruitment and admissions.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; including excellent public speaking skills.
• Proficient in at least one additional language; multiple languages a strong asset.
• Experience working and communicating with non-native speakers of English.
• Excellent computer skills, social media knowledge, and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to travel locally, requiring a valid US driver's license.
• Ability to travel internationally, requiring a valid passport.

Preferred:

• A master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Supervisory experience of professional staff.
• Experience with Peoplesoft, Salesforce, Perceptive Content and other admissions and recruitment related technologies.

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: March 1, 2024
Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: March 8, 2024
On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: March 15, 2024
Tentative start date: April 15, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Orlina Boteva at orlina.boteva@maine.edu or 207-581-3437.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).