International Recruiter

International Recruiter

Location

Upland

Job Type

Full Time Staff

Job Number

202500711

Area

VP Enrollment + Marketing

Department

Admissions

Opening Date

07/16/2026

• Description
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Summary

The International Recruiter serves as the Universitys primary recruiter for international students, leading recruitment strategies and relationship-building efforts that attract, engage, and enroll academically qualified students from around the world. This role collaborates closely with campus partners, provides individualized admissions counseling, represents the University internationally, and supports institutional enrollment goals through strategic planning, data analysis, and exceptional student service.

Mission and Commitment

Taylors mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ's redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need. As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ's love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we're doing Life Together.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University's Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.

International Recruitment & Strategic Outreach

• Serve as the Universitys primary recruiter for international students, leading strategic recruitment efforts to attract, engage, and enroll qualified students in alignment with Admissions enrollment goals.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with the Spencer Center for Global Engagement, the Office of International Programs, international schools, educational partners, guidance counselors, and regional recruitment partners to strengthen recruitment efforts and cultivate prospective student pipelines.
• Plan and facilitate virtual and in-person recruitment events and engagement opportunities, including international student panels, MK/TCK programming, and other initiatives designed to connect prospective students with the Taylor community.
• Stay informed of international education trends, visa processes, immigration requirements, and federal regulations impacting international student recruitment.

Student Engagement

• Counsel prospective international students and their families throughout the admissions process, providing individualized guidance from inquiry through enrollment.
• Respond to prospective student inquiries through the CRM, email, WhatsApp, and other platforms in a timely manner.

Admissions & Enrollment

• Review international applications for completeness and facilitate timely progression through the admissions review process.
• Guide prospective international students and their families through the admissions process by assisting with financial aid documentation, admissions and immigration requirements, and visa-related processes to support successful enrollment.

Data & Planning

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the international admissions pipeline and be prepared to provide regular updates to Admissions leadership regarding applications, admits, deposits, and enrollment trends.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of recruitment activities, student communications, and engagement within the Universitys CRM system.

Travel & Representation

• Travel internationally, as approved, to represent the University at recruitment events, school visits, and partner meetings.
• Coordinate and prepare recruitment materials and event resources for University representatives traveling internationally, including displays, banners, tablecloths, and promotional materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1-3 years of experience in recruitment, international education, or a related field, preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and cross-cultural communication skills.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strategic thinking and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify recruitment opportunities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and virtual communication platforms.

Supplemental Information

• Physical Demands

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

• Work Environment

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

• Occasional evening, weekend, and travel commitments.

• Environmental Conditions

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

01

Please use this link (https://www.taylor.edu/_docs/about/offices/registrar/undergrad-catalog/foundation.pdf) to navigate to the Taylor University website to review the following documents, which are part of our Foundational Documents: - Mission Statement - Statement of Faith - Sanctity of Life Statement - Statement on Human Sexuality - Multicultural Philosophy Statement

• Yes, I have read this page in its entirety and understand its contents
• No, I have not read this page in its entirety or I do not understand its contents.

02

In reference to the Foundational Documents: Do you personally support these statements to be your own example of belief, and if hired by Taylor University, would you agree to abide by the Life Together Covenant, Sanctity of Life Statement, the Statement of Human Sexuality, the Statement on Multicultural Philosophy, Taylor University Mission Statement, and Statement of Faith?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Taylor University

Address 1846 S Main St

Upland, Indiana, 46989

Phone 765-998-5237

Website www.taylor.edu