International Admissions Counselor Graduate Assistant

Assist the office with all aspects of recruiting full-time, degree-seeking international undergraduate and graduate students.

• Part-Time (20 hours/week)
• Compensation: $15,600 partial tuition waiver
• Academic Program Preferred: Digital Marketing

Dates

September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Knowledge & Skills Needed

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong presentation skills
• Priority given to fluent bilingual speaker (Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Telugu, or Urdu)
• Software literacy: experience using Microsoft Office, Adobe, TABLEAU, etc. (preferred)
• Social media literacy and ability to analyze data to impact results from social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Line, WeChat, Google Analytics, SEO)
• Highly motivated, self-starter, independent worker, able to prioritize and initiate
• Able to handle complex and multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to occasionally work unconventional hours
• Travel may be necessary, both domestic and overseas, therefore, experience traveling overseas is preferred
• Valid U.S. driver's license, national passport, and accessibility to transportation
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to diverse constituents

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of recruitment activities to build the inquiry pool, generate applications, and increase enrollment
• Pre-assess applications and prepare files for admission review, including:
  • Verify English language scores (IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo etc.)
  • Verify data of Agent representation (release form and information on application)
  • Verify undergraduate application materials
  • Data-entry of prospects, including prospects from travel and lead generation services
  • Manage deferrals
  • Manage "undeliverable" emails
  • Manage office emails account (intl@sacredheart.edu and/or gradint@sacredheart.edu)
  • Manage the issuing of Plans of Study (graduate)
  • Manage counselor/agent contact data in Slate
  • Manage EducationUSA account
  • Manage enrollment inquiries from agency partners
  • Process fee waivers (application, enrollment deposit, tuition down payment)
  • Respond to inquiries from financial service agencies (i.e. Avanse)
  • Manage denials due to fraudulent behavior
  • Possible travel in U.S. for the purpose of recruiting international students
  • Possible travel outside the U.S. for the purpose of recruiting international students
  • Schedule prospective student appointments (virtual and on campus)

Unusual Working Conditions

Occasional non-traditional work hours between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. EDT

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Edith Goutier, executive director of graduate international admissions, at 475-450-5714 or goutiere@sacredheart.edu.