International Student Recruiter

Overview

Montana State University’s Office of International Programs seeks a motivated, relationship‑oriented, and globally minded professional to support international student recruitment, admissions processing, recruitment partnerships, and enrollment growth. The International Student Recruiter will represent MSU to prospective students, families, schools, recruitment partners, and international stakeholders while supporting students from inquiry through enrollment.

• Serve as primary liaison for international recruitment agents and partners
• Maintain and strengthen relationships through regular communication and training
• Coordinate agent contracts and renewals in collaboration with university procurement
• Support commission tracking and coordination with university Business Operations

• Create and maintain automated communications plans for prospective, applicant, and admitted students through Reach database
• Update communications annually for accuracy and currency

• Follow up with applicants after online submission to gather application documents (transcripts, English proficiency)
• Evaluate high school and college transcripts to make admission decisions and generate scholarships
• Process transfer credit evaluations for domestic and international credits

• Engage prospective students and families via email, virtual meetings, and in‑person interactions
• Represent MSU at international recruitment events and conferences
• Guide students through the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment
• Follow up with prospective students to support application completion and yield
• Virtual & Orientation Programming – Delivering sessions to support student transition, integration, and early success

• Develop and implement regional recruitment plans aligned with institutional enrollment goals
• Monitor global recruitment market trends and use data (IIE, ICEF, etc.) to inform strategy
• Identify new recruitment markets, partnerships, and growth opportunities
• Track recruitment funnel performance and recommend improvements
• Strategic Partner & Alumni Activation – Expanding enrollment through deeper engagement with current partners and alumni networks

• Stay up to date on market trends and data (via resources like IIE, ICEF, etc.), using a data‑informed approach to prioritize recruitment efforts
• Engage in professional development efforts via conferences like ICEF, IACAC, and AIRC

• Travel domestically and internationally to represent MSU at recruitment events
• Build relationships with students, schools, and partners in key markets
• Conduct post‑travel follow‑up and reporting

• Issue initial I‑20s for admitted students
• Process SEVIS transfers and updates
• Support semester registration and compliance processes in collaboration with ISSS

• Collaborate with ISSS to support international student orientation
• Communicate pre‑arrival expectations and next steps
• Coordinate with campus partners (e.g., Housing) to support student onboarding
• Conduct virtual orientation session to support student transition and integration

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in admissions, recruitment, marketing, or international education
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to analyze data and apply insights to strategy
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally

• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Slate, Banner, Reach)
• Experience in international student recruitment or marketing
• Knowledge of global education systems and trends
• Familiarity with F‑1 visa regulations and SEVIS
• Second language proficiency
• Previous work experience in a global marketplace with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships
• Knowledge of a relational database or…