Mid Level International Business Specialist Jobs
Mid level international business specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own cross-functional projects, coordinate international stakeholders, and deliver results with limited oversight. Hiring runs across Fashion & Apparel, Accounting & Auditing, and Staffing & Recruiting, with 40% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like AbbVie, ALO, and Jobot competing for specialists at this level now.
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Associate Director of International Admissions
The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time Vice President, Marketing and Communications in the President’s Office of the University of Lynchburg.
The Associate Director of International Admissions leads and drives the University's international recruitment efforts, providing guidance, training, and leadership to international admissions staff in order to meet enrollment goals. The Associate Director serves as a key strategist in expanding the university's global footprint through data-driven planning, digital engagement, and cross-cultural relationship building.
Specific Job Duties
As the Associate Director of International Admissions, you will shape how the University of Lynchburg leads and drives the international recruitment efforts Key priorities include, but are not limited to:
Strategic Leadership and Management
- Develops and implements international student recruitment strategies in coordination with the enrolment leadership team, aligned with the strategic international enrollment and retention plan.
- Analyzes enrollment data and utilizes predictive modeling throughout the recruitment process to guide decision-making, monitor progress toward goals, and evaluate recruitment initiatives.
Recruitment, Yield, and Admission Processing
- Oversees and approves all international recruitment initiatives and activities, including extensive international travel to target markets.
- Develops and implements admissions policies for international undergraduate programs, ensuring adherence to modern digital credential verification practices.
Communications and Campus Partnership
- Approves the implementation of the communication flow to prospective international students, including mailing, email, text, social media, and AI-driven engagement tools.
- Ensures all recruitment strategies and communications foster inclusive excellence and a sense of belonging of diverse global populations.
Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Higher Education Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Education, Communications or related fields
- Preferred Education: Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, International Education, International Relations, Student Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of admissions experience, with specific experience in the international market.
- Demonstrated experience managing international travel logistics and recruitment budgets.
- Experience reviewing international applications, transcripts, and making admission decisions.
- Experience with enrollment data analytics and ROI assessment.
- Previous experience utilizing a higher-education admissions CRM (Slate or Salesforce experience highly desirable).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient English-language reading and writing skills for professional correspondence.
- High level of cross-cultural communication competency.
- Fluency in a second-language is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
Starting Salary
$72,600-$81,700
Benefits
Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
About the University
The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where all members of our diverse learning community - alumni, employees, learners, visitors, and volunteers- can thrive. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
Associate Director of International Admissions
The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time Vice President, Marketing and Communications in the President’s Office of the University of Lynchburg.
The Associate Director of International Admissions leads and drives the University's international recruitment efforts, providing guidance, training, and leadership to international admissions staff in order to meet enrollment goals. The Associate Director serves as a key strategist in expanding the university's global footprint through data-driven planning, digital engagement, and cross-cultural relationship building.
Specific Job Duties
As the Associate Director of International Admissions, you will shape how the University of Lynchburg leads and drives the international recruitment efforts Key priorities include, but are not limited to:
Strategic Leadership and Management
- Develops and implements international student recruitment strategies in coordination with the enrolment leadership team, aligned with the strategic international enrollment and retention plan.
- Analyzes enrollment data and utilizes predictive modeling throughout the recruitment process to guide decision-making, monitor progress toward goals, and evaluate recruitment initiatives.
Recruitment, Yield, and Admission Processing
- Oversees and approves all international recruitment initiatives and activities, including extensive international travel to target markets.
- Develops and implements admissions policies for international undergraduate programs, ensuring adherence to modern digital credential verification practices.
Communications and Campus Partnership
- Approves the implementation of the communication flow to prospective international students, including mailing, email, text, social media, and AI-driven engagement tools.
- Ensures all recruitment strategies and communications foster inclusive excellence and a sense of belonging of diverse global populations.
Required Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Higher Education Administration, International Relations, Business Administration, Education, Communications or related fields
- Preferred Education: Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, International Education, International Relations, Student Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of admissions experience, with specific experience in the international market.
- Demonstrated experience managing international travel logistics and recruitment budgets.
- Experience reviewing international applications, transcripts, and making admission decisions.
- Experience with enrollment data analytics and ROI assessment.
- Previous experience utilizing a higher-education admissions CRM (Slate or Salesforce experience highly desirable).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient English-language reading and writing skills for professional correspondence.
- High level of cross-cultural communication competency.
- Fluency in a second-language is highly preferred.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
Starting Salary
$72,600-$81,700
Benefits
Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more. Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
About the University
The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where all members of our diverse learning community - alumni, employees, learners, visitors, and volunteers- can thrive. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.
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Mid Level International Business Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level international business specialist job?
Position yourself by highlighting tangible outcomes from your existing international work, such as contracts negotiated, markets entered, or partnerships managed. Tailor your resume to show cross-functional ownership and direct contributions to business growth. Emphasize language skills, regional expertise, and any experience coordinating between domestic teams and international counterparts, since those signals separate mid level candidates from more junior applicants.
Which companies hire mid level international business specialists?
Companies hiring mid level international business specialists right now include AbbVie, ALO, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from multinational corporations, global trade-focused firms, and organizations actively expanding into new markets or managing complex international supplier and client relationships.
Are there remote mid level international business specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and region. About 40% of mid level international business specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how many organizations now manage global operations through distributed teams. Roles involving ongoing client travel or on-site trade compliance work are more likely to remain fully in-person.
How do I move up to a mid level international business specialist role?
Progression from entry level typically requires building a record of project ownership in an international context, moving beyond task execution into coordinating across teams or regions. Deepening expertise in a specific area, such as trade compliance, global procurement, or international partnerships, strengthens your case. Demonstrable impact, like market expansion contributions or cost savings from supplier negotiations, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level international business specialists?
Mid Level international business specialist roles concentrate in Fashion & Apparel, Accounting & Auditing, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on professionals who can manage ongoing international relationships, interpret trade regulations, and support the kind of cross-border operations that require more than entry level coordination.