About Us

UDayton Global is an innovative partnership between the University of Dayton and Shorelight. Together, they created UDayton Global’s International Accelerator Program (IAP), which combines intensive English-language instruction with courses, programs, and additional support to help international students succeed. Offering programs for both undergraduate and graduate students, both on campus and through Shorelight’s LIVE technology, the IAP expands the university’s efforts to educate students from around the world and ensure positive outcomes.

The University of Dayton is a top-tier Catholic, Marianist research university that stands as a leader in higher education and one of the preeminent Catholic universities in the nation. It is one of the largest private universities in Ohio, with enrollment of more than 11,500 students, including more than 8,300 full-time undergraduates. The university employs approximately 2,600 full-time and part-time faculty and staff and is distinguished by strong academics, research, and community involvement.

Job Overview

The Associate Director of Campus Admissions manages international student admissions at UDayton Global. This role reports to the Managing Director with a secondary reporting to the Director of Admissions Operations in Shorelight’s Central Admissions office. The Associate Director of Campus Admissions serves as the primary liaison with the university’s undergraduate and graduate Admissions and the International Student and Scholar Services offices and supervises a team of Admissions staff in the IAP office as needed.

The Associate Director of Campus Admissions is self-directed and possesses a creative problem-solving style. He/she/they has excellent written and oral communication skills and a quality-conscious attention to detail. The ability to collaborate with key stakeholders as well as having a cultural sensitivity toward individuals from diverse backgrounds is essential.

Essential Functions

Admissions Operations

• In concert with central admissions operations, coordinate all aspects of the application flow for university IAP applicants
• Chair the Marketing and Enrollment Services Committee
• Lead biannual evaluation of LERs (Localized Entry Requirements) and acceptable credentials
• Coordinate communications with Shorelight representatives and agents post-application deposit
• Oversee I-20 packaging and delivery, including management of IAP Admissions staff and/or student workers involved in the process
• Manage the evaluation, course mapping, and articulation of all transferable credits for students applying to the IAP
• Oversee new application case escalation to the appropriate academic or faculty personnel
• Develop, document, and communicate local campus policies related to admissions and enrollment management
• Identify opportunities to streamline process and oversee ongoing implementation of international student best practices

Data and Technology

• Manage the data entry and document exchange of applications between university and Shorelight’s database systems
• Create and provide reports and presentations on enrollment pipeline flow to the leadership team

Relationship Management

• Serve as primary relationship manager of critical university personnel and offices
• Liaise with the International Students Services and EPI staff as needed
• Serve as primary relationship manager to all graduate department chairs running a Master’s Accelerator Program (MAP)

People Management

• Recruit, develop, and retain team members to ensure productivity and engagement
• Engage in talent management activities such as goal setting, performance evaluations, stay interviews, development planning, and ongoing feedback to develop team members and achieve organization goals
• Provide coaching, counseling, and corrective action (when necessary) to team members
• Foster a culture that reflects Shorelight’s values

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 5+ years of experience with international student transcript evaluation
• Knowledge of international student services within a higher education setting
• Experience managing a team
• Demonstrated excellence in project management and leading process
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs and databases
• Eligibility to work in and travel in and out of the United States without sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in international education-related field
• 5+ years of experience in international admissions-graduate admissions
• Experience with international recruitment and agents
• Experience with student data management and/or application systems, including Banner, Salesforce, Synapsis, or other related CRM systems
• Experience living in another cultural context and/or fluency in a second language

Application Process

To apply for this position, please visit the Shorelight Careers page to submit an application with a resume and cover letter.

Background Check Required–Education, Criminal, Identity

UDayton Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer.