Mid Level International Relations Specialist Jobs
Mid level international relations specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own policy projects, coordinate cross-agency initiatives, and shape decisions with limited day-to-day oversight. Hiring runs across Fashion & Apparel, Accounting & Auditing, and Staffing & Recruiting, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid openings, 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 Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level international relations specialist job?
Position yourself by leading with concrete ownership: policy briefs you authored, negotiations you managed, or programs you coordinated end to end. Tailor your resume to show decision-making authority, not just task completion. Highlight cross-functional collaboration, any language proficiency, and regional expertise. Mid level hiring managers want evidence you can run a project independently, so quantify your impact wherever the work allows.
Which companies hire mid level international relations specialists?
Companies hiring mid level international relations specialists right now include AbbVie, ALO, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, hiring tends to come from federal agencies, defense contractors, international nonprofits, think tanks, and multinational corporations managing government affairs or global compliance functions.
Are there remote mid level international relations specialist jobs?
Yes, though the field skews more in-person than many sectors given the relationship-driven nature of the work. About 40% of mid level international relations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in research, policy analysis, and program coordination than in diplomacy-facing or agency-embedded positions.
How do I move up to a mid level international relations specialist role?
Moving from entry level to mid level takes deliberate depth-building. Focus on owning a defined policy area or region rather than rotating across general tasks. Take on project coordination responsibilities, build a record of deliverables you led rather than supported, and develop at least one measurable expertise, whether a language, a geographic focus, or a functional specialty like trade policy or security affairs.
Which industries hire the most mid level international relations specialists?
Mid Level international relations 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 mid level demand because they manage active policy portfolios, international partnerships, or regulatory relationships that require professionals who can operate with real autonomy and represent the organization externally.