Graduate Admissions Counselor, International

Brenau University

Recruiting for graduate students in Brenau's programs while guiding applicants through the enrollment process. Collaborating with institutions and managing visa processes for international students.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeGainesville • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish contact with inquiries and maintain contact through the application process by the use of e-mail, telephone, visits and other appropriate activities designed to move the student through the recruitment funnel using the Slate CRM and the Central Application System (CAS)
Develop and build rapport with four-year institutions and businesses – locally and regionally - to cultivate students for Brenau’s graduate programs.
Attend appropriate graduate college fairs and recruiting events.
Collaborate with all internal stakeholders at Brenau University in order to promote graduate student recruitment of existing undergraduate students.
Collaborate with colleges to host and conduct on-campus graduate recruitment events.
Collaborate with the offices of Financial Aid, Marketing and the faculty and staff in the departments of Physician Assistants to attract, serve and enroll students.
Use data from previous years to establish travel and recruitment plans for the assigned areas of responsibility.
Work with the academic departments and admissions events coordinator to plan, coordinate, and participate in open-houses and other recruitment events.
Facilitate targeted recruitment initiatives to attract diverse international student populations.
Help students navigate the F-1 visa process and coordinate initial onboarding requirements.
Guide accepted international students through compliance, travel preparation, and campus integration.
When needed, assist with office activities including mailings, data entry, and file maintenance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to promote Brenau and its academic programs effectively, honestly, and openly.
Must be able to relate very well to prospective students of all ages, and where appropriate to their families.
Must be self-motivated, highly organized and display a high level of dedication to the University and to the task of promoting the University to the public.
Seasonal travel and occasional weekends will be required for this position.
Must arrive punctually (8:30 unless approved/assigned by supervisor).
Must dress professionally.
Must foster an atmosphere of positive teamwork.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category. Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health, Your Mind, Your Finances, & Our Community here: https://intranet.brenau.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities/ .

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entryfile maintenancerecruitment planningcompliance navigationonboarding coordination

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationrelationship buildingself-motivationorganizational skillsdedicationteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree