Oregon State University

Oregon State University is an international public research university located in Corvallis, one of the safest, smartest, greenest, small cities in the nation. Oregon State is the state’s Land Grant University and is one of only two universities in the U.S. to have Sea Grant, Space Grant, and Sun Grant designations as well. With 11 colleges, 15 Agricultural Experiment Stations, 35 county Extension offices, the Marine Studies Institute in Newport, and OSU-Cascades in Bend, Oregon State has a presence in every one of Oregon’s 36 counties.

Company Background

INTO University Partnerships collaborates with leading universities to provide international students with a personalized and highly supportive learning environment in which to acclimate to life on a US university campus and prepare for long term academic success. Since 2006, INTO has launched partnerships to internationalize  universities in the US, UK, and Asia, including Oregon State University, University of South Florida, Colorado State University, Marshall University, George Mason University, Drew University, Saint Louis University, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Washington State University, Suffolk University, Illinois State University and Hofstra University.

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INTO Oregon State University (INTO OSU) is a 50/50 partnership between INTO University Partnerships and Oregon State University.  The partnership was established in 2008 and operates a campus-based state-of-the-art international pathway center that currently serves more than 800 international students in a variety of academic and English language programs.  In 2018-2019, INTO OSU will be celebrating its 10-year Anniversary.

Reporting Line

The Director of Marketing and Recruitment reports directly to the Executive Director of INTO OSU with functional reporting to the VP Recruitment in INTO North America.

Job Overview

The Director of Marketing and Recruitment position will lead the strategic planning for and execution of an international recruitment and marketing plan to drive international student enrollment to the INTO Oregon State University programs as well as all Oregon State University degree seeking programs. The incumbent must develop and execute a comprehensive recruitment and marketing plan targeted at building brand recognition in key markets across the world thereby driving demand from students seeking educational experiences in the U.S.

The key metrics of success for this role will be measured by:

• Meeting the international enrollment targets established by OSU in collaboration with the INTO OSU partnership and INTO University Partnerships.
• Managing the marketing and recruitment budget
• Managing the scholarship budget effectively
• Successfully raising the brand of OSU through high-quality, targeted marketing
• Leading and maximizing the performance of the INTO OSU marketing and recruitment team

This position will utilize an extensive network of on- and off-campus resources including alumni, government organizations, institutional partners, key faculty contacts, and INTO’s global recruitment network to assist in this effort. This position will work closely with the University’s Office of International Admissions; the INTO OSU Center Executive Director; the INTO global recruitment network and the INTO North America recruitment leadership to develop the strategy and to drive recruitment of international students.

This position leads a 7-person team consisting of three recruiters (one based in Corvallis, one in East Asia and one in China), one University Access Center representative in Suzhou, China and two marketing staff (Corvallis).

The ideal individual for this role must be focused on excellence and be highly-driven, dynamic and energetic. INTO OSU is currently the largest INTO center in North America and this position will play a key role in building on the success of the last 10 years. It is expected that the incumbent will be self-motivated, highly collaborative, and an innovative professional that is focused on furthering and surpassing the already high standards set at INTO OSU.

The successful candidate for this position will exemplify the INTO OSU Core Values:

A Global Outlook:  We respect diverse perspectives and international experience.

Our Students:  We value the success and well-being of our students as the foundation of our work.

People:  We build community with compassion, cooperation, collaboration, and trust.  We respect each other with open communication and transparency.

Personal Efficacy:  We provide leadership and take personal responsibility.  We work with enthusiasm, positivity, and passion.

Growth and Development:  We grow and adapt to change with creativity, innovation, and flexibility both as individuals and as a group.

Key Accountabilities and Duties

This role is in a growing and dynamic organization, responsibilities of the position may change and develop over time.  The duties will include the following but are not limited to:

• Lead on the development a comprehensive, strategic, global recruitment and marketing plan, which includes print media, website, social media, participation in global recruitment activities such as exhibitions, seminars, alumni events, etc. to build the OSU brand globally and drive international enrolments across all its programs
• Lead on the delivery of this plan in the China, Hong Kong & Macau region.
• Lead on the development of INTO OSU incentives and scholarship strategy in conjunction with INTO North America’s Recruitment team and OSU stakeholders to ensure that enrollment targets are being met.

• Responsible for the overall management of recruitment and marketing staff at INTO OSU
• Manage and oversee the annual brochure production process to ensure accuracy in representing INTO OSU and university programs and services

• Oversee the INTO OSU annual marketing and recruitment budget and provide regular reports showing progress against recruitment goals, manage and help to appoint INTO OSU in-country staff
• Develop the online and offline INTO OSU marketing materials
• Develop a comprehensive plan for the INTO OSU website in collaboration with INTO North America’s Marketing team for it to include partner portal, online applications, email, blog, newsletter and social media campaigns to support recruitment
• Establish country-by-country strategies in coordination with INTO regional offices and INTO OSU staff to reach recruitment goals in particular countries and regions

• Travel extensively throughout the world to promote OSU and its academic and language programs. Support recruitment efforts by INTO University Partnership’s regional offices

• Cultivate and maintain solid, loyal relationships with US-focused recruitment channels, including education agents, government organizations, sponsoring organizations, feeder institutions, articulation partners, etc.
• Work closely with the INTO OSU Program managers and OSU Admissions team, to ensure that accurate information about programs, requirements, and admissions processes are communicated to potential applicants, INTO regional marketing offices and in market representatives
• Provide on-going training, support, and detailed program knowledge to external marketing and recruitment partners. Support global partners at promotional events in order to accurately represent INTO OSU program offerings
• Collaborate with INTO North America’s Marketing Communications staff and Recruitment Directors in the development of recruitment marketing materials and tools to drive enrolment to INTO OSU programs
• Identify new product opportunities and support the development and launch of new programs
• Develop best practices for INTO OSU international recruitment and actively work to promote a diverse international student population at OSU
• Maintain an understanding of competition and consistently provide feedback for improvement in market position
• Other duties as assigned

Location

Corvallis, Oregon

Salary/Perks

This is a permanent full-time position, salary will commensurate with experience.  We offer a competitive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Life/ADD, LTD, 6% match on 401k, professional development, tuition assistance, 10 paid holidays, and 22 days of PTO.

How to apply

Please submit the following in Word or PDF format:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Contact information for three professional references

Link to apply: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=784f8d56-cd0b-4d3e-a1ac-d483f8f0a37e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=52436&source=CC3&lang=en_US

The INTO OSU Executive Director Bob Gilmour will be at NAFSA on Wednesday, May 29th.  To make an appointment to speak to him at the Conference please call or text (541) 224-2255.

Please apply by June 9, 2019

INTO University Partnerships provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. INTO University Partnerships complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.