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 Dakota State University is seeking an International Admissions and Study Abroad Counselor to support international education initiatives and student engagement. This role focuses on international admissions processes, study abroad promotion, and support for international students throughout the admission and transition experience. The position also contributes to programming, communication efforts, and student support activities within the university’s International Programs team.
Key responsibilities
- Process international student college admission applications and related documentation
- Support and promote study abroad opportunities through classroom visits and tabling activities
- Guide students through the application and visa process
- Manage social media and content creation related to international education initiatives
- Coordinate programming for international students, including orientation activities
- Assist with international education week programming and events
- Support smooth operations within the International Programs team
Requirements
- Ability to process international admission applications and documentation
- Ability to guide international students through application and visa procedures
- Experience or interest in study abroad promotion and student engagement
- Ability to manage social media and content creation
- Ability to coordinate programming for international students
- Ability to supervise student employees
- Strong organizational and communication skills WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS International education professionals help students navigate important academic and cultural transitions. This role supports international students during the admission process while also encouraging broader participation in study abroad opportunities. The position contributes to a welcoming and informed campus environment by supporting international programming, student communication, and cross-cultural engagement. Effective international admissions and study abroad support can strengthen student experiences and institutional international initiatives.
Bonus: Application advice
- Highlight any experience working with international students or international education programs
- Include examples of communication, advising, or student support experience
- Demonstrate organizational skills related to admission processing or event coordination
- Mention experience with social media management or content creation if applicable
- Emphasize cultural awareness and interest in supporting study abroad initiatives
- Review the application carefully to ensure all required documents are complete before submission