INTO’s mission: Transforming international student academic and career success through exceptional university partnerships.

Assistant Director of Marketing and International Student Recruitment

Location: Saint Louis (MO), Hybrid.

Salary: $62,000-$72,000 + Sales Bonus

Permanent

Band E

Closing date: Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter by Friday 9th August

Are you passionate about international education and student recruitment? Do you get excited by the prospect of travelling to international events and building impactful relationships with stakeholders globally?

We’re looking for a dynamic Assistant Director of Marketing and International Student Recruitment to join our team at INTO Saint Louis University (SLU).

In this exciting role, you'll lead the strategic planning and execution of international recruitment and marketing plans to drive enrolment for INTO SLU programs and SLU degree-seeking programs.

Key Responsibilities:

International Student Recruitment:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global recruitment plan, including participation in virtual and in-person events such as exhibitions, seminars, and alumni gatherings.
• Establish country-specific strategies in coordination with INTO regional offices to meet recruitment goals.
• Travel internationally to promote SLU and its programs, and attend virtual events in different time zones.
• Serve as the primary contact for INTO’s regional offices, providing in-depth knowledge of SLU programs.

Strategic Recruitment Initiatives:

• Collaborate with SLU and INTO to provide analytics, support, and advice on effective recruitment and scholarship strategies.
• Manage scholarship budgets and allocations.
• Utilize analytical methods to identify recruitment opportunities and keep staff updated on progress and enrolment numbers.
• Oversee the INTO SLU annual recruitment budget and provide regular progress reports.

Conversion:

• Lead conversion campaigns, communicating directly with prospective students, parents, agents, and regional offices.
• Develop and manage innovative conversion tools and platforms such as peer-to-peer recruitment, webinars, and calendar bookings.
• Supervise student workers and interns supporting SLU recruitment and marketing activities.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships across SLU and SLU-Madrid campuses, collaborating on recruitment strategies.
• Cultivate loyal relationships with US-focused recruitment channels, including education counsellors, government organizations, and sponsoring organizations.

Training:

• Provide ongoing training and support to external marketing and recruitment partners, accurately representing SLU program offerings at promotional events.
• Train and support INTO regional office staff and global recruitment networks.
• Work closely with SLU’s International Admissions to ensure accurate information about programs, requirements, and admissions processes is communicated to potential applicants.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Well-organized with high attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to view processes holistically.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Understanding of international student needs and previous experience in student admissions or services is desirable.
• Proficiency in a second language other than English is a plus.

About SLU and INTO SLU: Saint Louis University (SLU) is a Catholic, Jesuit institution that values academic excellence, life-changing research, compassionate healthcare, and a strong commitment to faith and service. Founded in 1818, SLU fosters the intellectual and character development of over 13,000 students on its campuses in St. Louis and Madrid, Spain.

INTO University Partnerships collaborates with leading universities to provide international students with a personalized and highly supportive learning environment, preparing them for long-term academic success.

Compensation & Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance & AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
• Company-paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Commuter FSA: Transit & Parking

Application Process: We adopt an ongoing recruitment process and review applications as they are submitted. All applications will receive a response.

Join us in shaping the future of international education and making a difference in students' lives globally! Apply now to be part of our dedicated team at INTO Saint Louis University.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who believe they are suitable for the role to apply. All applications will be reviewed and will receive a response.

We Grow Together

At INTO, we’re in the business of growth. From school to university. From home to somewhere new. From dreams to career plans to long-awaited first days. And we believe growth isn’t just for students – it’s for our people too.

At INTO, growth means opportunities to feed your curiosity, to develop your skills and your career. It means staying true to our start-up soul, boldly saying “yes” and constructively saying “no”. It means building deeper relationships. And it means playing your part in our wonderfully diverse international community. Our dedication to growth – for students, our university partners and agents, for each other, and for ourselves – sets us apart. It’s what makes INTO a uniquely rewarding place to be, and to make a difference.

At INTO, we grow together

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. We do not discriminate against our job applicants or employees on any of the grounds listed above. We select the best person for the job and all recruitment decisions will be made objectively.

INTO University Partnerships is committed to the welfare of our students receiving education at our Centres. This reflects the emphasis at INTO of supporting the well-being of our student and employee community.

As part of our commitment to this, applicants are asked to note that relevant local pre-employment checks will be conducted.