International Student Recruiter (part-time or full-time)

About the role

The Winchendon School seeks a relationship-focused International Student Recruiter to join our Admissions team. This position will play an important role in expanding the School’s international enrollment by developing relationships with prospective students, families, educational consultants, agents, schools, and other partners around the world. The ideal candidate is an engaging communicator who enjoys building relationships, is comfortable working across cultures, and understands that successful student recruitment requires both strong personal connections and consistent follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit qualified international students to The Winchendon School.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students and families throughout the admissions process.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with international educational consultants, agents, schools, organizations, and other recruitment partners.
• Represent The Winchendon School at international recruitment fairs, school visits, conferences, receptions, and other admissions events.
• Conduct virtual and in-person interviews with prospective students and families.
• Communicate regularly with prospective families regarding the School, admissions process, application requirements, and enrollment.
• Provide timely and personalized follow-up to inquiries, applicants, and admitted students.
• Work closely with the Admissions team to move prospective students through the inquiry, application, acceptance, and enrollment process.
• Maintain accurate records of prospective students, recruitment activities, contacts, and follow-up in the School’s admissions database.
• Participate in Admissions events and other School activities as needed.
• If housing is provided, participate in the School’s residential life program, which may include serving as a dorm parent and/or participating on a residential duty team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Experience in admissions, student recruitment, international education, sales, business development, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with international students, families, educational consultants, or agents is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prospective students and recruitment activities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while also contributing as part of a collaborative Admissions team.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through.
• Comfortable using technology, databases, and virtual communication platforms.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Spending Account options.
• Supplemental insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions based on years of service.
• Paid time off.
• Eligible full-time employees may receive tuition remission for children attending The Winchendon School.
• Housing may be available as part of the overall compensation package depending on the position and the School’s residential needs.

Pay

Salary Range: $30,000-$65,000, depending on part-time or full-time status and commensurate with experience, qualifications, assigned community engagement responsibilities, and housing.

Schedule

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends to accommodate recruitment events and international time zones.