Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

United States — International Student Market

1.2M inbound students (2025) +3%

1. India 363K

2. China 266K

3. South Korea 42K

4. Canada 30K

5. Vietnam 26K

9 international branch campuses in United States

OVERVIEW South Dakota State University is seeking an Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions to support graduate and international enrollment efforts in Brookings, South Dakota. This full-time, 12-month position plays an important role in advancing the university strategic enrollment management plan through admissions processing, recruitment, and relationship development. The role supports prospective students and families while helping strengthen university admissions and international education initiatives.

• Provide operational support for graduate and international admissions and enrollment initiatives
• Support graduate and international student recruitment activities
• Manage recruitment territories and coordinate recruitment efforts
• Serve as a university representative for prospective students and families
• Assist with admission processing related to graduate and international admissions
• Develop and foster relationships with academic departments
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders connected to the university
• Contribute to the university strategic enrollment management plan

• Experience in admissions, recruitment, enrollment management, international education, or a related field
• Ability to support graduate and international admissions processes
• Ability to engage with prospective students and families
• Ability to coordinate recruitment activities and territory management
• Ability to collaborate with academic departments and external stakeholders WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This position supports important university goals connected to enrollment, admissions, and international student engagement. Strong international admissions and recruitment efforts help universities connect students with educational opportunities while supporting institutional growth and long-term enrollment management objectives.

• Highlight experience related to international education, admissions, recruitment, or enrollment management
• Include examples of relationship‑building with students, academic departments, or external partners
• Demonstrate communication and organization skills relevant to university admissions operations
• Emphasize experience supporting prospective students and families throughout the admissions process
• Show familiarity with recruitment coordination, territory management, or enrollment initiatives
• Tailor application materials to reflect interest in graduate and international admissions work within a university setting