International Student Recruiter

International Student Recruiter

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.

Position Number - 4M0783

Department
- Office of International Programs

Division
- Office of International Programs

Appointment Type
- Classified

Contract Term
- Fiscal Year

Semester

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FLSA
- Exempt

Union Affiliation - FOCUS-MFPE

FTE - 1.0

Benefits Eligible
- Eligible

Salary - $25.55 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications

Contract Type
- Classified Salary

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Recruitment Type
- Open

General Statement - MSU's Office of International Programs offers quality international education opportunities for MSU students and faculty and provides a gateway to capable students from around the world to study  International Admissions Coordinator works with colleagues within the unit to achieve MSU's international student enrollment goals, managing international recruitment partnerships, and processing international applications. The position reports to the Director of International Students and Scholar Services and International Recruitment and Admissions.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Partnership Management 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 Database Management/Communications Create and maintain automated communications plans for prospective, applicant, and admitted students through Reach database Update communications annually for accuracy and currency Application Process and Evaluations 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 Student Meetings/Communication 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 Marketing 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 Market Knowledge Stay up to date on market trends and data (via resources like IIE, ICEF, etc.), using data-informed approach to prioritize recruitment efforts Engage in professional development efforts via conferences like ICEF, IACA, and AIRC Recruitment Travel 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 Designated School Official (DSO) Responsibilities Issue initial I-20s for admitted students Process SEVIS transfers and updates Support semester registration and compliance processes in collaboration with ISSS Orientation Collaborate with ISSS to support international student orientation Communicate pre-arrival expectations and next…