International Enrollment and Student Services Recruitment Coordinator

University of Wisconsin Stout•Oshkosh, WI

About The Position

The International Enrollment and Student Services Recruitment Coordinator works as part of the Office of Global Engagement team to advance UW Oshkosh international enrollment and student success. In collaboration with the Director of Global Engagement and other staff, the position contributes to international recruitment, conversion, and yield initiatives; advises prospective, admitted, and enrolled international students; supports students through immigration processes and cultural adjustment; and develops programs and resources that help international students transition to, persist at, and contribute to the university community. The position serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and, as assigned, an Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for J-1 exchange visitors. It shares responsibility for interpreting and applying federal regulations, preparing immigration documents, maintaining accurate records, and supporting university compliance with federal requirements for enrolling international students and hosting exchange visitors. The role works collaboratively with Admissions, the Registrar, Academic Advising, New Student and Retention Programs, academic colleges and departments, Marketing and Communications, Housing, Student Health, Financial Aid, Student Financial Services, and other university and external partners to provide coordinated support from initial inquiry through admission, enrollment, graduation, and authorized practical training. The position is in the Office of Global Engagement and International Student Services. Starting compensation is $50,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated experience advising, recruiting, or supporting students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound professional judgment.
Ability to meet federal eligibility requirements to serve as a Designated School Official and, if assigned, an Alternate Responsible Officer.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work occasional evenings and weekends as required by recruitment, orientation, and student programming responsibilities.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to maintain work authorization throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Experience serving as a Designated School Official and/or Alternate Responsible Officer, or experience advising F-1 or J-1 students.
Professional experience in international education, international admissions or recruitment, student affairs, enrollment management, immigration services, or a closely related field.
Experience in international student recruitment, admissions, enrollment management, or conversion and yield activities.
Experience conducting international recruitment travel or working with international recruitment partners, agents, pathway providers, or sponsoring organizations.

Responsibilities

Identify, promote, and maintain internal and external partnerships focused on international student outreach, recruitment, and admission.
Receive, evaluate, and process student applications according to established policies and procedures.
Implement policies and procedures for processing international applications in alignment with the international recruitment strategic plan.
Develop international recruitment-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives.
Evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for improvement.
Schedule event logistics and secure resources to promote the institution.
Deliver directed admissions program messaging to internal and external audiences.
Create targeted communication plans and materials based on established goals.
Advise prospective, admitted, and enrolled international students.
Support international students through immigration processes and cultural adjustment.
Develop programs and resources that support international student transition, persistence, and contribution to the university community.
Serve as a Designated School Official for F-1 students and, if assigned, an Alternate Responsible Officer for J-1 exchange visitors.
Interpret and apply federal regulations, prepare immigration documents, maintain accurate records, and support federal compliance.
Collaborate with university and external partners to coordinate student support from inquiry through admission, enrollment, graduation, and authorized practical training.