Director, Undergraduate International Admissions

For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.

ABOUT THE ROLE: Oversees and manages all functions related to the recruitment and registration of international freshmen and transfer. Develop strategies and tactics to enhance international recruitment and enrollment. Responsible for the day-to-day functions of the international undergraduate admissions territory managers. Liaises with graduate admissions around international graduate recruitment. Provides training, support and supervision for staff responsible for international recruitment, including international staff roles.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, Master of Fine Arts degree, preferred
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Five or more years of prior admissions/recruitment, advising and/or student affairs experience
• Knowledge of U.S. Department of Homelan Security student Visa regulations
• Candidates who have extensive international travel experience, have lived abroad, and/or have experience working closely with international students is highly desired
• Valid passport and ability to travel is required

We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:

• Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Great employee discounts
• Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
• Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
• Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions
• Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program

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