The Center for Global Engagement facilitates education abroad, immigration services, intensive English instruction, international partnerships and related functions that empower UMBC to extend beyond borders. 

The International Recruitment Coordinator supports the University’s efforts to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll qualified international students in all of its academic programs through student and partner outreach, marketing communications, and other recruitment activities. Part of the Center for Global Engagement (CGE), this position will work closely with multiple campus stakeholders and external partners to achieve the University’s strategic international enrollment goals through participation in a variety of international recruitment activities and events. This position reports to the Assistant Director of International Recruitment. 

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $56,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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A hybrid telework schedule may be available. 

• Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external partners, including vendors, international student placement agencies, EducationUSA advisors, scholarship bodies, and international school counselors. Communicate with recruitment partners to convert prospective students to enrollments.
• Identify, recruit, and communicate with prospective international student applicants in an accurate and timely manner; Provide guidance, promotional information, and assistance to prospective students, families, and alumni that are associated with the recruitment process. Maintain best practices in international student recruitment and admissions.
• Represent UMBC (virtually with some in-person) both domestically and internationally at international recruitment fairs, webinars, training sessions, events, conferences, and associated activities.
• Collaborate with campus units to develop, create, and update multi-channel communications and marketing materials optimized for international recruitment and enrollment, including print materials, web and digital assets, social media, and other content.
• Assist with the hosting of existing and prospective international recruitment partners and vendors for campus visits and other meetings.
• Assist with the implementation and enhancement of international recruitment partnerships.
• Track, analyze and report data pertaining to international recruitment, admissions and enrollment trends. 

• Bachelor's degree 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Interest in working with people from different cultural, academic, ethnic and linguistic backgrounds
• Excellent communication skills
• Possession of/ability to attain a valid passport and travel internationally

This position will be required to travel within the U.S. and abroad. Must be able to work some nontraditional hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as required. 

• Master's degree
• One or more years of experience working in marketing, admissions, international recruitment, or international education in a higher education context
• Professional working proficiency in one or more languages in addition to English
• Knowledge of Salesforce or other customer relationship management platforms
• Knowledge of Peoplesoft or other student information systems 

A background check will be required. 

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

• 22 Days of Annual Leave  
• 15 Days of Sick Leave  
• 15 Holidays
• 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

• 8 credit hours per semester
• Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
• Professional development opportunities
• Wellness opportunities
• & Much more

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary: $56,000 - 63,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.