Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions and Services
Apply NowCompany: Ball State University
Location: Muncie, IN 47304
Description:
Posting Details
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.Learn More
Any BSU employee, excluding Faculty and Temporary employees, applying for a staff or professional position will need to have been in their current role for at least 6 months at time of application. Learn More
Any BSU employee who is offered a final interview when applying for a staff or professional position will need to inform their current supervisor of the upcoming interview. Learn More
Position Title
Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions and Services
About this Opportunity
Ball State University welcomes applications for our Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions and Services position.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
Curious about benefits calculations? Please visit the following link to explore: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Supervise graduate admissions, international admissions, international services, and international orientation staff and lead the university's international recruitment efforts through the development and implementation of targeted recruitment strategies and marketing efforts; oversee graduate and international recruitment and admissions; manage the international student application process and lead admissions activities. Oversee arrivals and orientation services staff and workflow; support the development and implementation of pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation services for international students (including SEVIS processes and documentation). Participate in strategic long-range planning, marketing efforts, team building, goal setting, and assessment of office policies and procedures.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least three years of experience in the field of graduate and/or international admissions/education; supervisory experience.
Minimum Other
Excellent communication skills; knowledge of immigration, recruitment, and admissions; ability to provide strategic planning and leadership; personal computer skills. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Work experience in a large public university or college.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check, Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Coordinator, Director of Graduate and International Recruitment and Admissions, Director of International Services
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
International Admissions:155130
Department Information
Salary range is $90,000-$95,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
tjohnston@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Provide supervision, strategy and leadership for graduate and international recruitment and/or admissions, to include all on-campus graduate (domestic, international, non-degree) and international (first-year, transfer, graduate, exchange, dual degree, Intensive English Institute) prospective students.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Direct strategic planning for pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation services, including SEVIS processing, documentation, and compliance.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Travel both internationally and domestically to recruit students and build relationships.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Provide oversight and development of communications plan, for prospective students.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Serve as primary communication channel with all contracted international student recruiting agents, including training.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Oversee international admissions for international students; manage the international student application process and lead admissions activities for international students.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Pursue regional and national involvement in graduate and international recruitment and admissions professional organizations.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other university departments.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Manage scholarship initiatives working in collaboration with Associate Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management and Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Planning and Management and Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Conduct application review and make decisions on all international undergraduate and exchange student applicants.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Support AVP EPM in developing, evaluating, interpreting, and enforcing admissions policies, procedures and strategies; in collaboration with the AVP EPM, make or approve decisions which may establish or alter policies, procedures, or operations; participate in the development of the university-wide enrollment policy, as well as work closely with various offices across the university on recruitment, outreach, communications, pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation, SEVIS compliance for non-immigrant students.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
In collaboration with AVP EPM, develop and manage graduate admissions, international admissions and orientation budgets.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Provide oversight and development of a pre-arrival and arrival communications plan for admitted international students.
Ranking
15
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202501719P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/16/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/14/2025
Applications Accepted Through Date
05/05/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.
Position Information
Ball State is a great place to work! In fact, Forbes has ranked Ball State University as the fourth-best midsized employer-and the only recognized education institution-in the State of Indiana.Learn More
Any BSU employee, excluding Faculty and Temporary employees, applying for a staff or professional position will need to have been in their current role for at least 6 months at time of application. Learn More
Any BSU employee who is offered a final interview when applying for a staff or professional position will need to inform their current supervisor of the upcoming interview. Learn More
Position Title
Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions and Services
About this Opportunity
Ball State University welcomes applications for our Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions and Services position.
Benefits and Community
Ball State University offers an excellent benefits package for eligible positions. Click here to explore options.
- Affordable Healthcare
- Retirement
- Tuition Remission (For eligible employees, their dependents, and spouse)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development
Curious about benefits calculations? Please visit the following link to explore: https://www.bsu.edu/about/administrativeoffices/humanresources/jobs
Live Near Your Work - If you are considering living near the Ball State area, please visit the following link to learn more about relocation and living in east central Indiana:
https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work
FLSA
Administrative Exemption
Hrs/Week
40
Length of Assignment
Full-Time At-Will
Position Function
Supervise graduate admissions, international admissions, international services, and international orientation staff and lead the university's international recruitment efforts through the development and implementation of targeted recruitment strategies and marketing efforts; oversee graduate and international recruitment and admissions; manage the international student application process and lead admissions activities. Oversee arrivals and orientation services staff and workflow; support the development and implementation of pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation services for international students (including SEVIS processes and documentation). Participate in strategic long-range planning, marketing efforts, team building, goal setting, and assessment of office policies and procedures.
Minimum Education
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum Experience
At least three years of experience in the field of graduate and/or international admissions/education; supervisory experience.
Minimum Other
Excellent communication skills; knowledge of immigration, recruitment, and admissions; ability to provide strategic planning and leadership; personal computer skills. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and be able to be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.
Authorization to work in the US
Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Work experience in a large public university or college.
Preferred Other
Pre-Employment Screening
Requires successful completion of a Drivers License check, Requires successful completion of a background check and education verification.
Position Title(s) Supervised
Administrative Coordinator, Director of Graduate and International Recruitment and Admissions, Director of International Services
Required Certifications
EEO Statement
Ball State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, genetic information, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, protected veteran status, or any legally protected status.
About Ball State University
Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 270+ undergraduate and graduate programs. Many of our master's, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees rank among the best in the nation. We engage students in educational, research, and creative endeavors that empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives enriched by lifelong learning and service, while we enhance the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our community, our state, and our world.
There's more to discover IN Indiana! Visit the following link to learn more:
IN Indiana
Department
International Admissions:155130
Department Information
Salary range is $90,000-$95,000.
Department Email or Phone Number
tjohnston@bsu.edu
Duties & Responsibilities
Ranking
1
Job Duty
Provide supervision, strategy and leadership for graduate and international recruitment and/or admissions, to include all on-campus graduate (domestic, international, non-degree) and international (first-year, transfer, graduate, exchange, dual degree, Intensive English Institute) prospective students.
Ranking
2
Job Duty
Direct strategic planning for pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation services, including SEVIS processing, documentation, and compliance.
Ranking
3
Job Duty
Assign and review work, orient and train staff, and make recommendations in all areas related to supervision, including but not limited to interviewing and selection, discipline, performance appraisal, and training and career development of personnel.
Ranking
4
Job Duty
Travel both internationally and domestically to recruit students and build relationships.
Ranking
5
Job Duty
Provide oversight and development of communications plan, for prospective students.
Ranking
6
Job Duty
Serve as primary communication channel with all contracted international student recruiting agents, including training.
Ranking
7
Job Duty
Oversee international admissions for international students; manage the international student application process and lead admissions activities for international students.
Ranking
8
Job Duty
Pursue regional and national involvement in graduate and international recruitment and admissions professional organizations.
Ranking
9
Job Duty
Develop and maintain cooperative relationships with other university departments.
Ranking
10
Job Duty
Manage scholarship initiatives working in collaboration with Associate Vice President for Enrollment Planning and Management and Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Planning and Management and Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships.
Ranking
11
Job Duty
Conduct application review and make decisions on all international undergraduate and exchange student applicants.
Ranking
12
Job Duty
Support AVP EPM in developing, evaluating, interpreting, and enforcing admissions policies, procedures and strategies; in collaboration with the AVP EPM, make or approve decisions which may establish or alter policies, procedures, or operations; participate in the development of the university-wide enrollment policy, as well as work closely with various offices across the university on recruitment, outreach, communications, pre-arrival, arrival, and orientation, SEVIS compliance for non-immigrant students.
Ranking
13
Job Duty
In collaboration with AVP EPM, develop and manage graduate admissions, international admissions and orientation budgets.
Ranking
14
Job Duty
Provide oversight and development of a pre-arrival and arrival communications plan for admitted international students.
Ranking
15
Job Duty
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
202501719P
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
06/16/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
04/14/2025
Applications Accepted Through Date
05/05/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Information regarding transcripts
The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earned is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.
Special Instructions Summary
Information for Applications Requiring a Cover Letter
In support of your application for this position, please prepare and submit a cover letter that describes how your qualifications and experience align with the elements of the position description (or leadership profile). In your cover letter, please select one of our enduring valuesand describe how you have demonstrated a commitment to that value in your professional endeavors.