Coordinator - International Recruitment

Uniglobalcareers; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD, is seeking a Coordinator for International Recruitment to support the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. This 12-month, full-time position focuses on guiding international applicants through the admissions process and advancing recruitment goals, with an emphasis on effective communication and strategic enrollment efforts.

The role collaborates with prospective students, external partners, and university systems to strengthen

Qualifications

• Experience supporting international admissions and enrollment priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication with diverse student populations.
• Ability to manage multiple stages of the admissions process and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the strategic priorities for international enrollment.
• Provide proactive communication with prospective international students.
• Support progression of applicants through admissions stages.
• Assist with conversion, yield, and matriculation of admitted applicants to enrolled students.
• Collaborate with agents, NGOs, and international universities.
• Manage CRM and SIS systems related to international admissions and recruitment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Intercultural communication

Team collaboration

Tools

CRM systems

SIS systems

Job description

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 a Coordinator - International Recruitment to support the strategic priorities of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management within the Department of Graduate and International Admissions. This full-time, 12-month,

eligible position is based in Brookings, South Dakota. The role focuses on supporting international students throughout the admissions process while advancing international recruitment and enrollment goals. The position is centered on proactive communication, applicant support, and strategic enrollment efforts. The coordinator will work closely with prospective students, external partners, and university systems to strengthen international admissions operations and support student matriculation.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out the strategic priorities for international enrollment
• Provide proactive and timely communication with prospective international students
• Support the progression of applicants through each stage of the international admissions process
• Assist with the successful conversion, yield, and matriculation of admitted applicants to enrolled students
• Work with external stakeholders, including agents, non-governmental partners, and international universities
• Manage CRM and SIS systems related to international admissions and recruitment
• Support strategic international recruitment initiatives
• Participate in overseas recruitment fairs
• Contribute to the goals of the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Requirements

• Ability to support international admissions and enrollment priorities
• Strong communication skills for working with international students and external stakeholders
• Capacity to manage applicant progression through admissions processes
• Ability to work with CRM and SIS systems
• Experience supporting strategic international recruitment activities
• Ability to collaborate with agents, non-governmental partners, and international universities
• Willingness to participate in overseas recruitment fairs WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International recruitment and international admissions professionals play an important role in helping universities build globally connected learning environments. Positions like this support international students through critical stages of enrollment while strengthening institutional partnerships and strategic enrollment efforts. By guiding students through the admissions process and supporting recruitment initiatives, this role contributes to a welcoming and informed experience for students pursuing educational opportunities in an international setting.

Bonus: Application advice

• Highlight experience working with international students, admissions, or recruitment activities
• Demonstrate familiarity with CRM or SIS platforms used in enrollment management
• Include examples of communication with diverse student populations or external partners
• Emphasize organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple stages of the admissions process
• Share any experience with international recruitment fairs, travel, or partnership development
• Tailor application materials to show alignment with strategic enrollment and student support goals