International Admissions Counselor

About the role

The International Admissions Counselor reports to the Director of International Admissions and will be responsible for supporting the full international enrollment cycle, from recruitment, admission, nurture and retention of international students with special emphasis on first‑year applications. The counselor represents the university to prospective students, their families, school guidance counselors, and other educational constituents; reviews applications, communicates admissions decisions, and tracks outcomes of admissions offers to meet enrollment goals. The role includes managing an assigned portfolio of prospective students (first‑year freshman and/or transfer students) and may require regional and international travel, plus other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Support the full international enrollment cycle (recruitment, admission, nurture, retention)
• Represent Temple University to prospective students, families, guidance counselors, and educational constituents
• Review applications and communicate admissions decisions
• Track outcomes of admissions offers to meet enrollment goals
• Manage an assigned portfolio of prospective students (first‑year freshman and/or transfer)
• Travel regionally and internationally as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least two (2) years of experience working in international admissions, recruitment, foreign credential evaluation, or a related field
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Qualifications

• Working experience in a university admissions setting
• Experience living, working, and/or studying outside the U.S.
• Foreign language(s)
• Familiarity with social media platforms
• Marketing and event management experience
• Knowledge of Recruit, Slate, and Salesforce is an advantage
• Experience traveling and representing an institution to external constituents (students, parents, schools, CBOs, etc.)

Skills

• Familiarity with international secondary and post‑secondary education systems
• Understanding of U.S. higher education and liberal arts education
• Excellent customer service skills
• Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated computer skills including word processing and database software
• Ability to work with student information systems such as Slate, Banner, CRM Recruit, SalesForce
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work independently
• Willing and able to travel internationally and domestically
• Familiarity with planning international travel
• Maintain a valid passport and driver’s license

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition remission – eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree tuition‑free
• Generous retirement plan

Pay

Salary range: $35,600 – $47,500. Salary is determined by HR based on job duties, applicant’s education and experience, internal equity, department budget, and funding source.

Schedule

Hybrid work arrangement (on‑campus and remote); duration determined by Temple University and the Department.