Assistant Director of Admissions and Program Administration, International Studies
Duke Careers
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Durham • North Carolina • United States
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About the role
- Provide leadership and end-to-end oversight of admissions, enrollment, and matriculation for the LLM, SJD, and international exchange programs.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Associate Dean for International Studies by analyzing admissions data, identifying trends, and preparing reports with clear recommendations.
- Oversee visa coordination and regulatory compliance for all incoming international students, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to university and federal requirements.
- Collaborate closely with academic, financial, student affairs, and university partners to support student success from admission through graduation.
- Guide the administration of international academic programs, including certificates, research requirements, and degree compliance tracking.
- Represent Duke Law in global recruitment and professional settings, including international travel, partnerships, and engagement with alumni, agencies, and prospective students.
- Provide operational leadership for international orientations, signature events, and graduation activities.
- Contribute to the management of International Studies budgets and financial records.
- Support effective office operations and oversight of staff and daily functions as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least three years of experience in admissions, student services, international education, or a related higher-education setting.
- Experience supporting graduate or professional programs, preferably with international students.
- Familiarity with international admissions processes and student visa coordination, or the ability to quickly develop expertise.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cultures.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive matters.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfort working with data, reports, and admissions-related technology platforms.
- Collaborative, service-oriented approach and adaptability to evolving program needs.
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs
- generous retirement benefits
- wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisreport preparationvisa coordinationregulatory compliancebudget managementadmissions processesstudent servicesinternational educationdegree compliance trackingevent management
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsattention to detailjudgmentdiscretioncollaborationservice orientationadaptabilitycultural competency