Duke University:
Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the International Enrollment Officer, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue global academic opportunities through Duke Kunshan University (DKU).
You’ll work closely with international students—including U.S. citizens—who are applying to DKU’s innovative undergraduate degree program in Kunshan, China. If you’re passionate about international education and thrive in student-centered environments, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact.
Be Bold.
The International Enrollment Officer plays a key role in Duke’s International Enrollment Management (IEM) team, driving recruitment, admissions, and financial aid efforts for DKU. Reporting to the Director of International Enrollment for DKU, you’ll lead strategic outreach and engagement across U.S. and select international markets.
What You’ll Do:
- Recruitment Strategy (50%): Develop and execute annual recruitment plans, build relationships with influencers and institutions, travel for high school visits and fairs, and host events on Duke’s campus.
- Application Review (20%): Evaluate student applications, verify academic credentials, calculate GPAs, and conduct applicant interviews.
- Yield Efforts (15%): Lead initiatives to engage admitted students, including managing Discord groups, coordinating social media monitoring, and organizing on-campus yield events.
- Budget Management (5%): Maintain accurate budgets and manage expenses in compliance with Duke and DKU policies.
- Professional Development (5%): Participate in training and development events, including international travel.
- Additional Duties (5%): Support other tasks as assigned.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least 2 years of experience in international higher education and/or student recruitment, master’s degree in related field a plus.
- Experience in undergraduate recruitment, event planning, and virtual/in-person presentations.
- Application review and foreign credential evaluation experience.
- Strong relationship-building skills with students, counselors, and stakeholders.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and to travel, sometimes extensively, during two recruitment seasons (September 1 – November 15, January 15 – May 15), with peak travel during the fall period.
- High intercultural competence and preferably international experience.
- Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages a plus.
- Tech-savvy with comfort in database systems and social media platforms.
- Experience reading and reviewing applications for admission. Foreign credential evaluation experience a plus.
Anticipated Pay Range:
Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $59,829.00 to USD $88,740.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Choose Duke.
Join a university that values bold ideas, global perspectives, and transformative education. At Duke, your work will help shape the future of international enrollment and support the growth of a pioneering academic institution.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
