The International Graduate Recruitment Manager is responsible for developing and implementing a graduate recruiting plan with the goal of increasing the quantity and quality of our international graduate applicant pool, with an emphasis on the College's portfolio of Master's programs. The successful incumbent will develop and utilize appropriate metrics to gauge the effectiveness of specific strategies, and will work with faculty and staff across the College and the Office of International Affairs to develop innovative and targeted recruiting approaches. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and The Principles of our Equitable Community. 1. Develop and maintain a comprehensive recruiting plan for diversifying and expanding our international student base for engineering graduate programs Identify viable markets for international student recruitment using appropriate data to drive strategic decisions and resource allocation Identify opportunities among the current MOUs with international universities; organize methods for re-engagement and new engagements with high-value partners. Facilitate collaboration among Rossin College staff, faculty and students to increase graduate enrollments and to improve Lehigh visibility to prospective international graduate students Partner with department personnel, program directors, faculty and the Office of International Affairs to develop and implement an appropriate recruiting strategy to promote Rossin College graduate programs, including in-person and online offerings Maintain memberships and participation in appropriate professional societies (e.g. NAGAP, NPSMA, etc.) Work with international students in the admissions process to complete applications, provide guidance and serve as an admissions representative for the College Maintain regular communications with the Office of International Students and Scholars about visa and compliance issues that impact students' admissions and enrollment Coordinate international student orientation, in collaboration with the Office of International Students and Scholars 2. Create and implement targeted recruitment strategies in order to increase graduate program enrollments Research and identify targeted prospective international student pools Research and remain up to date with latest data and policy trends impacting international students seeking higher education in the US Partner with communications and marketing team to create and execute a cohesive marketing strategy aimed at international student recruiting Organize, promote, and facilitate webinars, open houses, information sessions, and additional promotional events; work with Marketing and Communications to ensure opportunities are broadly announced through social media and other campaigns, as appropriate to our international audience Work with Lehigh's in-country representative(s) to develop recruiting strategies in specific markets such as India 3. Develop and utilize metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies Collaborate with department faculty and Program Directors to organize, enhance and track individual recruiting efforts and opportunities Maintain accurate data for informed decision-making, creating internal and external reports as needed Monitor recruitment funnel and application pool; identify trends and opportunities 4. Develop and coordinate global academic partnerships for the Rossin College Actively manage a portfolio of agents and international university and organizational partnerships focused primarily on student recruitment and academic programs Assess efficacy of existing partnerships, and recommend continuing engagement, re-engagement or retirement of those partnerships as appropriate Recommend new engagements with high-value partners in target markets Partner with communications and marketing team to create and execute a cohesive international marketing strategy aimed at new and existing partners and agents

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RCEAS042623

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9-40; $53,580 - $65,210 This is an approximate range and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications. Special Considerations Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Kelly Woodbridge, Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at kmp415@lehigh.edu The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor This position is funded by soft dollars; there is no severance associated with this position Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in STEM or a related field; Master's Degree preferred One to three years related work experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to build, foster and maintain positive professional relationships Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others from diverse backgrounds and functions to achieve shared goals Highly motivated to achieve desired goals and objectives Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position All Lehigh faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated and receive a booster shot six months after their second vaccine; unless they receive an approved medical or religious exemption from the requirement. Applications will be accepted until 4 pm on May 5, 2023. Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.