International Student Admissions and Recruiting Manager

About the role

Position at King’s Schools. The International Student Admissions and Recruiting Manager provides leadership for the recruitment, enrollment, support, and retention of international students at King’s Schools. This position oversees international admissions, SEVIS compliance, student success initiatives, and international recruitment efforts in alignment with the school’s mission and strategic enrollment goals. The position develops and maintains relationships with international recruitment partners, families, Christian schools, and educational agencies while fostering an environment that supports the academic, cultural, spiritual, and social success of international students. As a member of the King’s Schools leadership community, this role advances student enrollment, promotes Christian education globally, and strengthens international partnerships that support the mission of building resilient disciples of Christ.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with King’s administrative team to ensure students’ success and program alignment to the broader mission of King’s and CRISTA Ministries.
• Collaborate with the Residential Life Director to ensure the full international and boarding experience fulfills the mission and meets goals.
• Develop and execute annual international student recruitment and enrollment plans.
• Work with admissions director to establish enrollment targets and monitor progress toward international student enrollment goals.
• Analyze recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and retention data and provide recommendations to school leadership.
• Maintain strategic partnerships with international agencies, schools, churches, and educational organizations.
• Work with the Director of Marketing and Admissions, and Enrollment Director to produce recruitment materials.
• Lead and coordinate the international admissions process, including inquiry management, application review, credential evaluation, family communication, interviews, campus visits, enrollment decisions, and onboarding of newly enrolled students.
• Lead, organize and host opportunities and activities for Christian schools and other organizations abroad to visit King’s Schools and enhance awareness of King’s programs.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with families, international agents, educational partners, church partners, and school personnel.
• Implement innovative strategies to improve, support and strengthen services that promote access, retention and student success within the International Department of King’s Schools.
• Support orientation and transition programs for new international students and families.
• Advise the Head of Schools in areas related to international situations and best practices as well as educating students on current policies, procedures and regulations.
• Participate in the success plan for both the family and students while connecting them with the King’s community.
• Lead, manage and direct data-informed goals, objectives, policies and procedures, providing effective and efficient services for the admissions and recruitment of the International Department at King’s Schools K-12 Program.
• Serve as the lead SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) representative, understanding all SEVIS regulations and overseeing student records as it pertains to immigration service regulations.
• Oversee departmental expenditures and budget and collaborate with the Business Department to create an annual budget.
• Maintain school and students’ SEVIS records and provide appropriate SEVIS counseling to students and families.
• Manage reporting and compliance issues as the PDSO/Principal Designated Official for DHS/SEVIS.

Requirements

• Belief that Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior.
• Committed Christian dedicated to continued spiritual growth and development as evidenced through a growing personal walk with God (e.g., daily spiritual rhythms of prayer, fellowship, Bible study, etc.).
• Prayerfully seeks God’s will in their own life and in their ministry at CRISTA.
• Engages the ministry including staff and colleagues through prayer, participation in spiritual practices, leading devotionals and other spiritual practices.
• Affirms, aligns with and supports CRISTA’s Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Statement.
• Conducts themselves in a manner which reflects well on CRISTA Ministries and aligns with its mission, vision, Statement of Faith and Christian Community Representative Commitment.
• Demonstrates the values of a CRISTA leader.
• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent. Relevant work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in international education, international admissions, student services, enrollment management, or related educational leadership roles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Designated School Official (DSO) or a Probationary Designated School Official (PDSO) designation within six months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the United States Department of Education or equivalent.
• Current DSO/PDSO designation and prior experience managing SEVIS records.

Skills

• Ability to recognize complex legal ideas, situations and other legal terminology as well as have an understanding of Department of Homeland Security mandates and visa situations.
• Experience related to multicultural and global proficiency that supports CRISTA’s commitment to advancing the creation of Kingdom-reflective climate.
• Demonstrates competent leadership and advocacy skills.
• Able to work collaboratively and proficiently with supervisor, coworkers and customers.
• Exceptional attention to detail with an understanding of the life cycle of an international student.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working with families abroad.
• Ability to pass background checks relating to DSHS Secretary’s List of Crimes and Negative Actions (WAC 388-113).
• Experience with SEVIS and Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP).
• Experience with F-1 visa requirements.
• International student recruitment practices.
• Cross-cultural communication and student development.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plans with CRISTA match
• Family Care
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Discount at King’s Schools

Pay

$70,000 – $95,000, dependent on experience.