Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, the Director of International Recruitment and Partnerships provides strategic leadership for the university’s global enrollment, recruitment, and partnership initiatives. The position develops and implements comprehensive international recruitment strategies designed to expand San José State University’s global presence, strengthen institutional partnerships, and support sustainable enrollment growth across academic programs. The Director exercises broad authority over market development, partnership engagement, operational planning, data-informed decision making, and international recruitment initiatives while representing the university in global and systemwide forums. This role has significant organizational impact through leadership of international enrollment strategy, cross-functional collaboration, financial oversight, and advancement of the university’s internationalization goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead comprehensive international recruitment and partnership strategies aligned with institutional enrollment goals and academic priorities.
• Analyze global market trends, demographic data, and recruitment performance metrics to inform strategic planning and enrollment initiatives.
• Direct international recruitment operations, outreach activities, travel initiatives, and yield strategies across priority global regions.
• Establish, cultivate, and manage strategic partnerships with international institutions, agencies, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee recruitment pipelines, CRM systems, dashboards, reporting tools, and data analytics to support informed decision making and operational effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with Enrollment Management, academic units, marketing, and student support departments to align recruitment efforts and messaging.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate professional staff, including recruitment specialists, advisors, and in-country representatives.
• Manage financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, contracts, and vendor relationships related to international recruitment and partnerships.
• Represent the university at international conferences, professional organizations, and CSU systemwide initiatives to enhance institutional visibility and engagement.
• Prepare and present strategic reports, enrollment analyses, and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic recruitment, enrollment, and partnership initiatives.
• Knowledge of international student recruitment practices, higher education enrollment management, and global engagement strategies.
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate trends, and make data-informed strategic recommendations.
• Knowledge of budget planning, financial management, reporting, and resource allocation practices.
• Ability to supervise, train, mentor, and lead professional staff and cross-functional teams effectively.
• Strong customer service, public relations, and relationship management skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve operational challenges and conflicts proactively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately manage sensitive communications and information.
• Proficiency with software applications, CRM systems, database management, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with courses in adult education and curriculum planning
• Equivalent to three years of experience in planning classes and curriculum for higher or extended education programs and including developing resources, budgets, marketing plans and liaison with the community

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or a Bachelor’s degree plus extensive training and working history in the field
• At least four years’ experience recruiting international students for a major United States university.
• Professional experience developing recruitment plans and budgets.
• Experience progressively cultivating and managing large numbers of potential students and providers through databases.
• Professional experience working with international universities as partners for recruitment.
• Firm understanding of policies, procedures and laws related to international students enrolling in US universities.
• Experience working successfully with marketing, enrollment and student support units within a university.
• At least four year’s experience leading recruitment efforts for international students for a California state University
• 2 years of professional experience developing recruitment plans and budgets.
• SJSU experience

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $11,000/month - $11,500/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month - $16,221/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 15, 2026 through May 31, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to jobs@sjsu.edu.

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment, and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third-party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

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All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification: 

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Security-Report.pdf. The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at 408-924-1501 or by email at clerycompliance@sjsu.edu.

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at https://www.sjsu.edu/clery/docs/SJSU-Annual-Fire-Safety-Report.pdf. The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at 408-795-5600 or by email at uhs-frontdesk@sjsu.edu.

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.