International Admissions and Study Abroad Counselor

Dakota State University • Madison, SD

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About The Position

DSU is seeking a dedicated and efficient professional to join its International Programs team. The International Admissions and Study Abroad Counselor supports the processing of international student admission applications and the study abroad program. The role promotes study abroad opportunities, advises students on application and visa processes, manages departmental social media and content, and supports international student programming. It also supervises student employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple interruptions and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in admissions, enrollment management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with student information systems or admissions software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct classroom visits and tabling to promote Study Abroad.
• Guide Study Abroad students through the application and visa process.
• Manage the department’s social media and create content.
• Process international admission applications by entering transcripts, test scores, immunizations, and other documentation into the student information system.
• Track and collect missing admission-file documentation, including additional forms and paperwork required for international applicants.
• Manage and implement programming for international students, including orientation and International Education Week.
• Supervise a team of student employees.

Benefits

• Flexible benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, hospital indemnity insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, and health reimbursement account.
• South Dakota Retirement System benefits, including 6% fully matched contributions; employees are vested after three years of service.
• Paid time off for full-time 12-month employees: 15 days of annual leave and 14 days of sick leave per year.
• 11 federal paid holidays.
• Reduced tuition for education.
• Professional liability coverage.
• Paid family leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level