Manager: International Students (Research, Partnerships and Innovation) at University of Fort Hare

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant Masters qualification
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in higher education management
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in international student recruitment, marketing & promotion
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in international student services
• Minimum of three (3) years of international credentials interpretation and evaluation

  KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT

• Strategically lead international student recruitment by developing and executing plans aligned with the institutional enrolment targets and faculty specific goals
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local and international education policies including credential articulation and visa requirements
• Monitor global trends and performance to optimize recruitment efforts and achieve international student enrolment targets
• Support faculties and research entities in developing strategies for recruiting postgraduate students in relevant focus areas (including the defined research niche areas)

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

• Deliver comprehensive support services for international students and postdoctoral fellows, including pre-arrival guidance, onboarding, orientation, and ongoing academic, psychosocial, and cultural integration support
• Oversee visa and immigration compliance, offering assistance with applications, renewals, medical aid registration, and reporting to the Department of Home Affairs
• Facilitate student well-being and success through tailored programmes covering accommodation, healthcare, academic and language support, career development, and emergency response planning

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RECRUITMENT

• Lead and coordinate international student recruitment efforts across all faculties, including the design of marketing campaigns and promotional materials tailored to diverse global audiences
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with international recruitment agencies, funding bodies, and education networks to expand University of Fort Hare’s global reach
• Ensure alignment and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support internationalisation goals and uphold administrative and regulatory standards 

ADMISSION PROCESSES

• Manage undergraduate international admissions, including application assessment, selection, and coordination with faculties, other relevant administrative departments and external stakeholders
• Track and support postgraduate admissions across all faculties to ensure smooth processing and communication
• Build institutional capacity by developing expertise in international credential evaluation and training faculty on interpreting global qualifications