Associate Director of Enrollment Services, Supporting Duke Kunshan University

Associate Director of Enrollment Services

Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Associate Director of Enrollment Services, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that supports students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue careers in global education. You'll help shape the future of Duke Kunshan University by connecting with international students and guiding them through their academic journey.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and implement a comprehensive annual recruitment strategy across U.S. and international markets.
• Build relationships with influencers and students at targeted institutions, and represent Duke at high school visits, fairs, and conferences.
• Serve as a senior admissions reviewer, managing application reading, credential verification, GPA calculations, and interviews.
• Coordinate all International Enrollment Management (IEM) events virtual, on-campus, and off-site including logistics, communications, and budgeting.
• Oversee Slate CRM processes and team training for recruitment operations.
• Manage seasonal admissions readers, including hiring, training, and support.
• Maintain accurate budgets for marketing and recruitment efforts, ensuring compliance with Duke and DKU policies.
• Participate in team development events, including travel to China and other locations.
• Contribute to other strategic initiatives as assigned.

Flexible Work Schedule:

This role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel, sometimes extensively, during two recruitment seasons (September 1 November 15, January 15 May 15), with peak travel during the fall period.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience in international higher education or student recruitment; Master's degree preferred.
• Expertise in undergraduate admissions, recruitment strategies, and student evaluation.
• Strong event planning skills and experience with both virtual and in-person formats.
• Familiarity with global secondary school systems and foreign credential evaluation.
• Passion for relationship-building with students, families, counselors, and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of financial aid processes and tools like CSS Profile and FAFSA.
• High intercultural competence and experience working or studying abroad.
• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages a plus.
• Comfort with technology, databases, and social media platforms.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $61,710.00 to USD $95,370.00. Duke 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.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Choose Duke.

Join a team that's shaping the future of international education. At Duke, your work will have global impact supporting students from around the world and helping build a vibrant academic community at Duke Kunshan University.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and help us build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

Education:

Work requires analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.

Experience:

Work requires four years of progressive experience in admissions, financial aid, and/or student affairs. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

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 ideasan 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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