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 The Assistant Director, International Agent Relations at the University of Central Florida supports the development and management of a global network of educational agent partners. The role focuses on supporting international enrollment efforts by maintaining effective and compliant relationships with agents who recruit international students into university programs. This position also serves as a key connection point between external partners and internal teams to support a positive student experience. The position contributes to recruitment efforts for programs including the Intensive English Program (IEP), Online English Program (OEP), and degree pathways. The assistant director helps ensure that agent partnerships align with institutional expectations and legal standards while supporting collaboration across departments.
Key responsibilities
- Develop, manage, and maintain a global network of educational agent partners
- Support recruitment of international students into the Intensive English Program, Online English Program, and degree pathways
- Contribute to international enrollment goals through effective agent partnerships
- Ensure agent relationships are ethical and compliant with institutional and legal standards
- Serve as a liaison between agent partners and internal departments
- Foster collaboration to support a positive student experience from recruitment through enrollment
- Maintain relationships with global partners connected to international recruitment activities
Requirements
- Experience or involvement in international agent relations
- Ability to manage and maintain global partnerships
- Understanding of international enrollment processes
- Ability to support compliance with institutional and legal standards
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to work with internal departments and external agent partners
- Knowledge of programs supporting international students, including english pathway options WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS This role supports the growth and quality of international enrollment by helping institutions build trusted relationships with agent partners around the world. Effective collaboration between departments and global recruitment networks can improve the experience of international students from initial outreach through enrollment. The assistant director position also helps strengthen ethical and compliant practices in international recruitment, which is important for maintaining institutional standards and supporting long-term global engagement.
Bonus: Application advice
- Highlight experience working with international students, agent partnerships, or global recruitment initiatives
- Demonstrate knowledge of enrollment processes and relationship management
- Include examples of collaboration with multiple departments or external stakeholders
- Emphasize communication skills, especially in multicultural or international settings
- Showcase familiarity with english language programs, pathway programs, or international education services
- Tailor your application materials to reflect experience supporting ethical and compliant recruitment practices