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 Middle Tennessee State University is seeking an Associate Director - International Enrollment Management to support international admissions and recruitment activities for the university. Reporting to the Director of International Enrollment Management, this position supports prospective international students throughout the recruitment and enrollment process while contributing to daily office operations. The role also manages relationships with international agents and universities outside the United States and serves as DSO and ARO for visa eligibility documentation.
Key responsibilities
- Support international admissions and recruitment activities for the university
- Support the entire international admissions process
- Manage partnerships with international agents and universities outside the United States
- Support students through the recruitment process from inquiry to enrollment
- Assist prospective international students in achieving successful enrollment outcomes
- Work toward established recruitment goals for international enrollment
- Serve as DSO and ARO to issue certificates of visa eligibility
- Support the day-to-day operation of the office of international enrollment management
Requirements
- Experience supporting international admissions and recruitment activities
- Ability to manage partnerships with international agents and universities outside the United States
- Ability to support prospective international students through the recruitment and enrollment process
- Knowledge related to issuing certificates of visa eligibility as DSO and ARO
- Ability to contribute to the daily management and operation of an international enrollment office WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International enrollment management plays an important role in helping universities build diverse academic communities and support global engagement. Positions focused on international admissions and recruitment help connect international students with educational opportunities while supporting institutional enrollment goals and international partnerships.
Bonus: Application advice
- Highlight experience working with international students, international admissions, or recruitment initiatives
- Include examples of partnership management with educational institutions or external organizations
- Demonstrate familiarity with enrollment management processes and student support services
- Emphasize communication and relationship-building skills in multicultural environments
- Provide examples of meeting recruitment or enrollment goals in previous roles
- Review the institution's international programs and be prepared to discuss how your experience aligns with their enrollment objectives