Director of International Admissions

Location: Mission Woods, KS (Kansas City, Missouri). Closing date: Sep 23, 2026.

About the role

Director of International Admission at Rockhurst University, responsible for leading international student recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and support the First-Year, Transfer, and Graduate International recruitment, enrollment, and retention strategy.
• Evaluate International undergraduate and graduate applications for admission and communicate admission decisions to students.
• Manage international application volume and strategically work with students to convert inquiries to applicants, increase yield, and meet annual enrollment goals.
• Prepare and conduct information sessions for students, parents, and educators about University’s educational programs, immigration, financial aid, and student success.
• Analyze enrollment reports from all sources and make recommendations to leadership.
• Work with Deans to finalize admission standards and recruiting goals.
• Assist in the preparation of weekly comparison reports of international student applicants, admits, and enrollments.
• Research current and emerging trends in international student admission and recruitment.
• Strategically identify high schools with large international student populations and other areas to host student recruiting events.
• Coordinate and plan presentations and college fairs by working with school counselors, community-based organizations, and other groups.
• Develop new initiatives and events specific to the needs of various key areas.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in International Business, International Studies, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in higher education admissions focused on international students from Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), Middle Eastern and North African (MENA), or Asian/Pacific Islander (API) countries.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Slate.
• Demonstrated knowledge using AACRAO database.

Skills

• Proficiency with Slate CRM.
• Experience with AACRAO database.
• International student recruitment and admissions expertise.
• Ability to analyze enrollment data and make strategic recommendations.
• Event planning and presentation skills for diverse audiences.