Assoc Director, Int'l Admissions & Student Success

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Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Overview

Working within the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid, and reporting to the Associate Dean of Student Affairs with a dotted line to the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, the Associate Director of International Admissions and International Student Success works to support a newly developed global initiative aimed at expanding the corps of outstanding environmental leaders throughout the Global South by overcoming the barriers to advanced environmental education and training that many students from these countries and regions often encounter. Students in the program will receive expanded tuition support; non-tuition support in the form of elimination of the application fee; support for English-language training prior to arrival on campus; a program of community-building events specifically focused on international students and their families once on campus; support for identifying and facilitating mentoring partnerships with YSE alumni from similar backgrounds; funding to support summer internships in their home countries, helping to lay the groundwork for their return.

This person will also work more broadly to increase the diversity of the Yale School of the Environment student body and support/enrich the cultural student experience of a global student community. Admissions and Financial Aid. Serve as a contact for prospective and admitted students, with primary responsibility for supporting prospective and admitted international students. Engaging with constituents daily to provide information and guidance regarding YSE programs, the admissions process and requirements, policies, procedures, and associated topics. Devise, develop, and implement recruitment strategies and diversity and inclusion-related programming broadly. Lead and execute virtual, on-campus, and off-campus events to attract and recruit the strongest and most globally diverse student body. Analyze data on international markets, develop and implement strategic recruitment, communications streams, and marketing and yield plans for prospective international students while driving strategic actions to ensure that admissions goals are met. Collaborate with faculty, colleagues, students, and alumni to design programs and develop strategic relationships with international universities and organizations for the identification and cultivation of prospects leading to enrollment.

Foster relationships with counselors at overseas schools, QS partners, and comparable global organizations to help maintain a pipeline of talented and diverse international students. Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, responsible for evaluating application files to determine student eligibility for admission to the School; process and evaluating applications and transcripts. Responsible for planning and participating in international recruitment travel; must be willing and able to travel abroad as needed. Student Affairs. Create and plan events, programs and office initiatives related to international student advocacy, cultural adjustment, development of intercultural competencies and multicultural sensitivities. Work to create a strong cohort experience in support of the program scholars. In collaboration with the Student Affairs team, create and lead the work of the inaugural YSE International Student Working Group to identify areas of improvement and gather data to enhance future international student programs. Design and implement the execution of the first-year international student orientation program. Create appropriate schedules, determine content, and program materials.

Manage the creation of a New International Student Reference Guide. Advise student leaders on the implementation and planning of international student programming and event logistics, in partnership with the Office of Strategic Initiatives. Engage broadly with the community to develop strategies, conversations and trainings to enhance understanding of the global infrastructure to better support our program scholars, YSE international students and our YSE community as a whole.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Superior interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to establish rapport with and build relationships with a diversity of groups. Creative mindset and innovative approach to continuously improve programmatic offerings to best reach desired audiences.

2. Demonstrated interest in learning across difference and fostering an inclusive environment for all students. Ongoing collaboration and ability to partner effectively across multiple stakeholder groups. Ability to initiate programmatic and individual activities while functioning in a matrixed team setting.

3. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with strong attention to detail and the capacity to manage multiple high-priority events.

4. Proficiency in basic data management systems(preferably Slate and Banner) and demonstrated expertise in Excel. Ability to lead, strong interpersonal and management skills, and the talent to meet all deadlines and hit all budgetary and other targets. Strong written, oral, numerical, and organizational skills.

5. Ability to think creatively, problem-solve, respond with flexibility and imagination to unanticipated situations, and work independently and as a part of a team.

6. Enjoy working with diverse students and a wide array of constituent groups, representing the YSE at meetings, conferences, and outreach opportunities within Yale and beyond.

Requests for vacation between December 15 and April 1 require special permission.

This role involves managing all aspects of domestic and international travel logistics and includes regular travel commitments.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Prior experience and interest in recruitment and program planning in higher education with a global orientation. Experience conducting data analysis, planning and executing events, and recruitment.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas. 2. Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility. 3. Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives. 4. Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility. 5. Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. 6. Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies. 7. Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's Degree in related field and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Job Posting Date

01/08/2026

Job Category

Manager

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (24)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

Hybrid

Location

195 Prospect Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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