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Job: Director of Enrollment – Spanish Studies Abroad (MA)

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Via JET alum Carleen Ben.  Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-Present), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.

Position: Director of Enrollment
Posted by: Spanish Studies Abroad
Location: Amherst, MA
Type: full-time
Starting Date: July 2014

Overview:

The Director of Enrollment oversees all aspects of enrollment in Spanish Studies Abroad programs, both for individually enrolled students in our short- and long-term programs, and Customized Programs for faculty-led groups.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Provide direct supervision of the U.S. office/personnel including Admissions, Institutional Relations, Marketing and Customized Programs.
• Ensure recruitment and enrollment objectives are met and improve upon procedures and policies.
• Oversee marketing campaigns through e-mail, social media, mailings, website and other promotional tools.
• Shape, maintain and manage department budgets and expenditures.
• Perform regular data analyses including enrollment trends, recruiting efforts and marketing strategies.
• Coordinate biennial Board of Advisor meeting and presentation to Board of Directors.
• Represent and promote program at various International Education conferences and other events related to Institutional Relations.

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to lead a staff to achieve set goals.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills in both languages.
• Willingness to travel during recruiting seasons.
• Proven ability to manage budget and staff.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• Minimum 3 years of recruiting experience and client relationships.
• Experience in Higher Education.
• Specific experience in international education.
• Fluent in Spanish.
• Personal study abroad experience.

Please submit introductory letter, resume and references to Jerry Guidera, Director, Spanish Studies Abroad, Jerry.Guidera@SpanishStudies.org. The position will remain open until filled.