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The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for RPI’s international enrollment initiatives, supervising international recruitment staff, managing global agent partnerships, ensuring DSO compliance, and conducting multi-week international travel. This position oversees recruitment in priority markets including China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, and other territories as determined by the Vice Provost. This position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally extensively. Regular weekend and evening availability is required during fall recruitment and spring yield seasons.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of postsecondary recruitment experience, including at least one (1) year of international recruitment experience and at least two (2) years in a management role.
- A valid U.S. passport
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in higher education, international education, enrollment management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
Valid Drivers License
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Slate or similar CRM proficiency including form building, reader workflow administration, and population segmentation;
- Proficiency in interpreting enrollment funnel data, conversion analytics, and yield modeling outputs to make strategic territorial and programmatic decisions;
- Strategic fluency in STEM curricular pathways including engineering, computer science, physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics at a research-intensive institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in international credential evaluation using NACES standards and the AACRAO EDGE database required, including secondary school systems in priority markets.
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Advanced proficiency with Banner SIS for admissions operations, including applicant record management, admissions decision processing, document tracking, enrollment status tracking, and reporting to support data integrity, compliance, and international enrollment management.
Representative Job Duties:
- Oversees strategic planning and yield strategy for global enrollment, establishing goals and performance metrics and leading international yield strategy in coordination with the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Marketing and Communications.
- Develops and manages the international recruitment budget.
- Conducts multi-week international recruitment travel across priority global markets.
- Administers international credential evaluation practices consistent with NACES standards and AACRAO EDGE, with focus on secondary school systems in priority markets including China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India; conducts advanced transcript evaluations.
- Maintains working knowledge of English language proficiency testing systems including TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge, and comparable assessments to support international admissions review.
- Manages global recruitment agents and institutional partnerships and oversees DSO operations and SEVIS compliance.
- Manages student records within SEVIS, including issuance of I-20 documentation and related compliance processes in accordance with federal immigration regulations (8 CFR 214.3 and related provisions).
- Manages sponsor relationships and government scholarship programs, including coordination with international sponsoring agencies.
- Oversees implementation of pathway partnerships (including INTO and similar providers), including recruitment, conditional admission processes, and student progression monitoring.
- Partners with the Office of Financial Aid on international aid administration and sponsor billing processes.
- Uses analytics to forecast enrollment trends and provides strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Represents the institution at national and international conferences.
- Serves as liaison for special populations as assigned.
- Performs other duties as required in support of departmental and institutional objectives.
Shift:
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel:
Travel is a significant component of the position (greater than 25%). A valid U.S. passport (or eligibility to obtain one) is required, and the incumbent must be able to secure and maintain all required international travel documentation to perform essential job duties.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned recruitment territories, including frequent overnight, multi-day, and international travel, as required to represent the Institute at high schools, college fairs, recruitment programs, and other outreach events.
- Ability to independently coordinate and manage travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and scheduling, while maintaining a demanding travel schedule during peak recruitment periods that may require 8–10 weeks of travel annually.
- Ability to travel to and from recruitment locations using available transportation methods, including rental vehicles, personal vehicles, air travel, rail, public transportation, and ride-share services, as appropriate.
- Experience operating a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license are preferred, as the position frequently requires travel to locations where driving may be the most practical or efficient means of transportation.
Starting Salary/Rate:
Expected hiring range: $71,000 - $80,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions:
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information:
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
Job Summary:
The Associate Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for RPI’s international enrollment initiatives, supervising international recruitment staff, managing global agent partnerships, ensuring DSO compliance, and conducting multi-week international travel. This position oversees recruitment in priority markets including China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, India, and other territories as determined by the Vice Provost. This position requires the ability to travel domestically and internationally extensively. Regular weekend and evening availability is required during fall recruitment and spring yield seasons.
Who we are:
Founded in 1824, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States. We bring creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges. We cultivate exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. Our strategic plan, RPI Forward, charts a pioneering course for the next era of RPI. Explore the RPI Forward plan.
Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, RPI is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.
With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of postsecondary recruitment experience, including at least one (1) year of international recruitment experience and at least two (2) years in a management role.
- A valid U.S. passport
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in higher education, international education, enrollment management, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience.
Valid Drivers License
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Slate or similar CRM proficiency including form building, reader workflow administration, and population segmentation;
- Proficiency in interpreting enrollment funnel data, conversion analytics, and yield modeling outputs to make strategic territorial and programmatic decisions;
- Strategic fluency in STEM curricular pathways including engineering, computer science, physical sciences, life sciences, and mathematics at a research-intensive institution.
- Demonstrated expertise in international credential evaluation using NACES standards and the AACRAO EDGE database required, including secondary school systems in priority markets.
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:
- Advanced proficiency with Banner SIS for admissions operations, including applicant record management, admissions decision processing, document tracking, enrollment status tracking, and reporting to support data integrity, compliance, and international enrollment management.
Representative Job Duties:
- Oversees strategic planning and yield strategy for global enrollment, establishing goals and performance metrics and leading international yield strategy in coordination with the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions and the Office of Marketing and Communications.
- Develops and manages the international recruitment budget.
- Conducts multi-week international recruitment travel across priority global markets.
- Administers international credential evaluation practices consistent with NACES standards and AACRAO EDGE, with focus on secondary school systems in priority markets including China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and India; conducts advanced transcript evaluations.
- Maintains working knowledge of English language proficiency testing systems including TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, Cambridge, and comparable assessments to support international admissions review.
- Manages global recruitment agents and institutional partnerships and oversees DSO operations and SEVIS compliance.
- Manages student records within SEVIS, including issuance of I-20 documentation and related compliance processes in accordance with federal immigration regulations (8 CFR 214.3 and related provisions).
- Manages sponsor relationships and government scholarship programs, including coordination with international sponsoring agencies.
- Oversees implementation of pathway partnerships (including INTO and similar providers), including recruitment, conditional admission processes, and student progression monitoring.
- Partners with the Office of Financial Aid on international aid administration and sponsor billing processes.
- Uses analytics to forecast enrollment trends and provides strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
- Represents the institution at national and international conferences.
- Serves as liaison for special populations as assigned.
- Performs other duties as required in support of departmental and institutional objectives.
Shift:
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required
Travel:
Travel is a significant component of the position (greater than 25%). A valid U.S. passport (or eligibility to obtain one) is required, and the incumbent must be able to secure and maintain all required international travel documentation to perform essential job duties.
- Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned recruitment territories, including frequent overnight, multi-day, and international travel, as required to represent the Institute at high schools, college fairs, recruitment programs, and other outreach events.
- Ability to independently coordinate and manage travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, and scheduling, while maintaining a demanding travel schedule during peak recruitment periods that may require 8–10 weeks of travel annually.
- Ability to travel to and from recruitment locations using available transportation methods, including rental vehicles, personal vehicles, air travel, rail, public transportation, and ride-share services, as appropriate.
- Experience operating a motor vehicle and a valid driver's license are preferred, as the position frequently requires travel to locations where driving may be the most practical or efficient means of transportation.
Starting Salary/Rate:
Expected hiring range: $71,000 - $80,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Application instructions:
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.
Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Total Compensation and Benefits Information:
Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Corporate Recruiter
Document your recruiting credentials strategically
PERM requires proving your role is a specialty occupation tied to your degree. Gather transcripts, professional certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR, and offer letters that explicitly list your HR or recruiting title to support the EB-2 or EB-3 classification.
Target employers with in-house PERM experience
Large enterprises with dedicated HR legal teams file PERM far more smoothly than companies doing it for the first time. Search for talent acquisition teams at multinationals or staffing firms that already employ foreign nationals in HR roles.
Verify your role qualifies under the correct EB tier
EB-2 applies if the position requires a master's degree or equivalent in HR, business, or a related field. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level roles. Check the O*NET profile for Corporate Recruiter and the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the prevailing wage tier your employer must meet.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Identifying which companies have actually filed PERM for recruiter roles saves months of guesswork. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history for HR and talent acquisition positions, so you target your applications efficiently.
Negotiate PERM filing timing in your offer
PERM processing at DOL currently runs over 600 days before the I-140 even reaches USCIS. Ask your employer to begin the prevailing wage determination before your start date so the clock starts early and you're not waiting years into your employment.
Understand the EB-3 backlog before accepting an offer
For most countries, EB-3 priority dates move relatively quickly, but Indian and Chinese nationals face multi-year waits. Confirm your country's current priority date with USCIS and factor that timeline into your decision before signing with any employer.
Green Card Corporate Recruiter: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Corporate Recruiter roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Corporate Recruiter positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on what the employer requires. If the role requires a master's degree or equivalent in HR, business, or organizational psychology, EB-2 applies. If it requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, EB-3 is the appropriate category. The employer's job description must consistently reflect whichever requirement they intend to use throughout the PERM process.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for a recruiter?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual lottery and a six-year base limit, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification at DOL, followed by I-140 at USCIS, and then adjustment of status, can take three to five years or more. Unlike H-1B, there is no lottery, and approval grants you the right to live and work in the U.S. permanently.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Corporate Recruiter role?
Your employer files a prevailing wage determination request with DOL first, then conducts a formal recruitment campaign to show no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. That includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices as required by PERM regulations. If recruitment results are clean, DOL certifies the application. Backlogs at the DOL PERM unit mean this stage alone can take 18 to 24 months under current processing times.
How do I find employers who actually sponsor green cards for recruiting roles?
Most job postings don't advertise green card sponsorship directly, so filtering for employers with a verified PERM filing history for HR and talent acquisition roles is the most efficient approach. Migrate Mate shows you which companies have sponsored foreign workers in recruiting positions so you can focus your search on employers who have already navigated this process and are likely to do it again.
Can I switch jobs after my green card is filed but before it's approved?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change employers if the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days. For Corporate Recruiters, a move to a comparable talent acquisition role at a different company generally satisfies the same-or-similar standard, but you should confirm the classification match before switching.