Associate Director, Admissions (International Operations)

About the role

The Division of Enrollment Management is seeking an Associate Director of Admissions (International Operations) to manage the processing, evaluation, and enrollment of international applicants. Key responsibilities include overseeing international credential evaluations, supporting recruitment efforts, and leading a specialized admissions team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all undergraduate and graduate international credential evaluations, processing, and review.
• Ensure efficient, accurate, and timely processing of international applicants.
• Advise admissions staff, departmental coordinators, and university partners on international admissions policies, degree comparability, and transfer credit.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the International Center, Graduate School, English Language Institute, and other campus partners.
• Manage staff responses to in-person, phone, email, and web inquiries from international prospective students.
• Counsel domestic and international applicants on admissions policies and procedures.
• Aid senior leadership in developing and implementing policies related to international credential evaluation and processing.
• Aid with undergraduate admissions functions, including holistic review for freshman applicants.
• Support undergraduate recruitment efforts, including driving or flying to domestic and international locations.
• Coordinate with the Associate Director for International Recruitment on global recruitment planning.
• Participate in virtual and in-person admissions events, particularly those focused on international students.
• Lead and supervise the international admissions team responsible for application review, academic credential evaluation, and enrollment finalization.
• Hire, train, supervise, and mentor staff within the international admissions area.
• Collaborate with the Senior Associate Director for Admissions Operations to support staff motivation and professional development.
• Stay current on best practices in international education through research and professional engagement.
• Participate in office-wide planning, resource allocation, and long- and short-term goal setting.
• Complete additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area and four years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• Valid Passport, or ability to obtain
• Required immunizations for international travel, or ability to obtain

Preferred

• Proven expertise in evaluating international academic credentials
• Demonstrated success supervising professional staff, managing teams, and leading operational units in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of global education systems, foreign credential assessment, and transfer credit practices
• Experience interpreting and applying admissions policies, accreditation standards, and international education regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively in complex environments
• Prioritizing tasks while maintaining an office-wide perspective
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities

Benefits

UF offers the following exceptional benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• State Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off (approximately 22 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually)
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload the following documents to be considered for the position:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Application

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.