Position Summary

The International Manager provides strategic and operational support to the Dean, International, in advancing Red Deer Polytechnic’s (RDP) international education priorities, international student recruitment, strategic partnerships and global engagement.

Reporting directly to the Dean, International, the Manager leads international student recruitment activities and manages RDP’s network of authorized recruitment agents. The position also supports international partnership development, marketing and communications, and global engagement initiatives, working collaboratively with academic schools, administrative departments and external stakeholders to strengthen RDP’s international profile and advance enrolment objectives.

The Manager supports the effective operation of the Division through research, market analysis, project coordination, budget monitoring, financial administration, reporting and other operational responsibilities under the direction of the Dean. The successful candidate is a proactive, resourceful and highly organized professional who combines international recruitment and relationship management expertise with robust analytical, communication, relationship management skills, sound judgement and discretion, and the ability to work independently while keeping the Dean informed of progress, emerging issues and opportunities.

As RDP’s international portfolio grows, the position may evolve to include supervisory responsibilities and broader operational leadership.

Position Responsibilities

1. Strategic Advice and Executive Support:

- Support the Dean in translating International priorities into actionable plans, projects and measurable outcomes.
- Provide research, analysis,



briefing materials and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
- Coordinate divisional operations, projects, timelines, records, financial administration and confidential matters to ensure effective and accountable operations.

2. International Recruitment Strategy:

- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of international student recruitment strategies aligned with RDP’s institutional priorities and enrolment targets.
- Identify priority markets, emerging opportunities, student segments, and program opportunities to support recruitment growth and diversification.

3. Recruitment Performance and Market Analysis:

- Monitor recruitment pipelines, application and conversion trends, market conditions, competitor activity, and international education developments.
- Provide analysis, recommendations, and reporting to support strategic decision-making and improve recruitment outcomes.

4. International Recruitment Agent Management:

- Lead RDP’s recruitment agent strategy, including identifying and assessing prospective agents, coordinating due diligence and agreements, supporting onboarding and training, monitoring performance, and recommending the continuation, renewal, or termination of agent relationships.

5. Global Engagement and Strategic Partnerships:





- Support the Dean in identifying, developing, and strengthening international partnerships and global engagement opportunities.
- Coordinate institutional agreements, international delegations and missions, and initiatives supporting student and faculty mobility, international learning, and institutional collaboration.

6. International Marketing and Outreach:

- Collaborate with Marketing and Communications and other institutional partners to strengthen RDP’s international profile and value proposition.
- Guide the development of international recruitment materials, digital content, campaigns, virtual events, and other initiatives designed to engage international audiences.

7. Budget and Resource Management:

- Support the development and management of divisional budgets, forecasts, and resource requirements.
- Monitor expenditures and investments related to recruitment, agents, marketing, partnerships, travel, and events, and provide recommendations that support effective resource allocation and financial accountability.

8. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:

- Build and maintain effective relationships with academic schools, the Office of the Registrar, Marketing and Communications, Finance, government representatives, educational institutions, recruitment agents, international organizations, prospective students, and other key stakeholders.
- Oversee and continuously improve administrative processes, procedures, records, reporting, and operational practices that support the international portfolio. Identify opportunities to strengthen service delivery, compliance, accountability, operational efficiency, and co

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