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.

Announcement Number STAFF - VA - 26452. For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Katherine Connors
katherine.connors

Classification

Title:

Admissions Rep II

Working Title:

International Student Recruiter
Department:
Office of International Programs
Division:
Office of International Programs
Appointment Type:
Classified
FTE: 1.0
Salary: $25.55 per hour, commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

• 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 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; deliver virtual and orientation programming to support student transition and early success.
• Marketing – Develop and implement regional recruitment plans aligned with institutional enrollment goals; monitor global recruitment market trends and use data to inform strategy; identify new recruitment markets, partnerships, and growth opportunities; track recruitment funnel performance and recommend improvements; expand enrollment through partnerships and alumni networks.
• Market Knowledge – Stay up to date on market trends and data; engage in professional development through conferences and industry resources.
• 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 steps; coordinate with campus partners to support student onboarding; conduct virtual orientation sessions.
• International Alumni Development for Recruiting – Marketing, managing Study Portals accounts.

• 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…