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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for international student representative in the United States is $16.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an international student representative do?

An International Student Representative acts as a liaison between international students and the institution's administration. They advocate for the needs and concerns of international students, help organize events, and provide guidance on issues such as visas, cultural adjustment, and academic support. Their role is to ensure international students feel supported, included, and informed during their studies. They may also collaborate with student organizations and participate in policy discussions affecting international students.

How does an international student representative typically collaborate with university departments to support students?

International Student Representatives frequently work closely with departments such as student affairs, academic advising, and campus housing to address the unique needs of international students. They help communicate student concerns, coordinate cultural events, and assist with orientation programs. This role often serves as a liaison, ensuring information flows smoothly between students and staff, and advocating for resources or policy changes when necessary. Strong teamwork and communication skills are vital, as the representative must balance administrative responsibilities with student advocacy.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an international student representative, and why are they important?

To thrive as an International Student Representative, you need strong intercultural communication skills, knowledge of student support services, and often experience in student leadership or advocacy. Familiarity with university information systems, event management software, and sometimes training in conflict resolution or peer mentoring is beneficial. Exceptional soft skills like empathy, active listening, and problem-solving help build trust and effectively address diverse student concerns. These abilities are crucial to fostering an inclusive campus environment and ensuring international students feel supported and engaged.

What is the difference between International Student Representative vs Campus Ambassador?

AspectInternational Student RepresentativeCampus Ambassador
Required CredentialsGood communication skills, understanding of student needsStrong interpersonal skills, university knowledge
Work EnvironmentUniversity offices, student eventsCampus events, social media platforms
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, student servicesUniversities, marketing teams
Common Search IntentStudent support, representation rolesPromotion, outreach roles

International Student Representatives focus on advocating for international students' needs within the university, often liaising with staff and organizing support services. Campus Ambassadors promote the university through events and social media, engaging prospective students. While both roles involve representing the institution, the International Student Representative emphasizes student advocacy, whereas the Campus Ambassador centers on marketing and outreach activities.

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Assistant Director of International Student Services

MARYVILLE COLLEGE

Maryville, TN • On-site

$42K - $50K/yr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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MARYVILLE COLLEGE STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Assistant Director of International Student Services
Department: Center of Global Engagement
Title of Immediate Supervisor: Interim Director of Global Engagement
Expected Daily Work Hours: 40
Expected Weekly Work Schedule: 8:00a - 5:00p; Monday - Friday (occasional evening or weekend commitments may be required to support student programs and events.)
Pay Range: $42,366 - $50,840, with starting salary determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated competencies.
About Maryville College:
Maryville College is a nationally ranked institution of higher learning and one of America's oldest colleges. For more than 200 years, we've educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders to study everything so that they are prepared for anything. Our graduates are equipped to address complex problems, engage with diverse communities, and launch meaningful careers.
Nestled in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, our campus combines the beauty of a rural setting with the advantages of an urban center. With a wide range of academic programs and a strong tradition of career preparation, our alumni live "strong of mind and brave of heart," carrying forward our Presbyterian founder's charge to do good on the largest possible scale.
Mission
As an employer, Maryville College offers more than a mission - it offers support. Our employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous paid time off program, a retirement plan with an employer match of up to 5%, and the opportunity to grow in a collaborative community that values both professional excellence and personal well-being.
"Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world."
Values:
  • Scholarship: We commit ourselves to lifelong curiosity and learning, to the search for knowledge, and to intellectual creativity.
  • Respect: We commit ourselves to honor the worth, dignity, and freedom of ourselves and all creation, and to treat others as we wish to be treated.
  • Integrity: We commit ourselves to truth, honesty, dependability, and responsibility in all our actions and relationships.

SUMMARY
The Assistant Director of International Student Services will lead the Center for Global Engagement in its initiatives to maintain compliance with visa regulations, provide high-quality advising, programming and service to students, and support long-term strategies for retention of international students. The Assistant Director of International Student Services provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of international student support at Maryville College. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with federal regulations governing F-1 and J-1 nonimmigrant programs and serves as the institution's Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) for the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and Responsible Officer (RO) for the Exchange Visitor Program.
Education and Experience required to ensure success in this position:
Education required to ensure success in this position:
  • Master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience.

Experience required to ensure success in this position:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Prior significant intercultural experience or experience traveling, studying or working abroad.
  • 8 C.F.R. 214.3(1)(i): must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident per USCIS requirements. Knowledge of the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) guidelines relative to student Visa requirements and experience with the SEVIS program preferred.
  • Experience in or familiarity with higher education in the private, liberal arts college setting is preferred.

Language Skills:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Competency in a second language is preferred.

Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of computers required.
  • Previous experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) products.
  • Capacity and willingness to learn enrollment software utilized by the College (currently Slate)
  • Ability and willingness to learn office specific software applications
  • Strong competency with social media, graphic design and email marketing tools. (including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Canva, Mailchimp,& Publisher)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Leadership and Collaboration:
  • Assesses the needs of the international student community on campus and works, and develops appropriate services, programs, and interventions, as necessary.
  • Supervises student workers and student organizations connected to the Center for Global Engagement.

Data, Technology, and Compliance:
  • Immigration:
    • Serves as the PDSO (primary designated school official) and RO for visitor exchange program.
    • Oversee SEVIS reporting, DHS recertification, and Department of State re-designation processes to maintain institutional certification and program authorization.
    • Ensures that all international students are in a valid immigration status and are pursuing their academic and professional objectives in compliance with federal immigration regulations.
    • Maintains current and up-to date knowledge of immigration laws, regulations, and policies.
    • Issues I-20's for International Student Admissions.

Stakeholder and Institutional Support:
  • Advising:
    • Builds strong, supportive relationships between the Center for Global Engagement and international students.
    • Advise international students and exchange visitors on immigration regulations, visa compliance, employment options, and cultural adjustment.
    • Assists international students with their adjustment and integration into the Maryville College community.
    • Advises on immigration, social, personal, financial, cultural, employment, health and educational concerns.
    • Responsible for on/off campus work authorization, including social security authorization and work-related forms.
    • Responsible for communicating, alongside the onboarding student, with on-campus work supervisors to support students in the on-campus work authorization process.
    • Responsible for maintaining and improving advising systems to include automated processing/other processes to facilitate efficient student advising and ensure we are in keeping with best practices.
    • Connects international students to the vital and relevant resources needed to thrive at Maryville College. (e.g. banking, driver's license, insurance, taxes, & medical care).
    • Supervisors one student worker who aids International Student Services outreach, program planning, logistic capacity, and GCO support on campus.

Operations and Technical Oversight:
  • Global Engagement & International Student Retention:
    • Contributes meaningfully to the development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive and intentional programming targeted at enhancing the international student experience. (such services may include, but are not limited to, orientation, workshops to promote learning/study skills, acculturation, academic and career planning advising, intercultural educational events/activities, host family, mentoring and scholarship programs, etc.)
    • Develop and implement programs, workshops, and services that promote international student success, retention, and integration into campus and community life.
    • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to support institutional initiatives related to intercultural learning, global engagement, and student support services.
    • Designs and supports international student cultural learning programs.
    • Lead international student orientation programming, to include cultural programming, immigration information sessions, and other needed sessions.
    • Work with the International Admissions/Recruitment counselor to communicate with new and incoming students to ensure a successful transition from new admit to first year student.
    • Builds, strengthens, and retains a community of international students on campus.
    • Sustains and strengthens the Global Connections Host Family program implemented to support international student retention, including semester long communications and event programming for the global connections community, as well as outreach for new host families.
    • Manages iMentors in the iMentor program, dedicated to matching first year international students to current students at Maryville to help support their transition into campus life.
    • Creates programming that promotes learning about U.S. American and East Tennessee culture.
    • Supports the integration of international students into the campus and community.
    • Contributes to the achievement of educational goals of the College related to intercultural understanding/global competency for all Maryville College students. Offer a wide range of social, cultural, and educational events throughout the academic year that provide opportunities for cross-cultural exchange. (Including, but not limited to International Education Month)
    • Coordinates evening & weekend social, cultural and event programming, promotion, and publicity for international students, including events sponsored by the Global Citizenship Organization (GCO). Acts as a GCO advisor.

Fiscal Oversight:
  • Financial Reporting:
    • Responsible for tracking spending in coordination with the International Education Advisor, Administrative Assistant, and the Director to ensure all spending is accounted for and funds are used appropriately.
    • Oversees financial tracking for GCO (the Global Citizenship Organization) and supports the GCO treasurer with their duties.

Strategic Planning and Sustainability:
  • Assessment:
    • In addition to above engagement focus, collects, reviews and reports data pertaining to assessment and retention, including Open Doors, programming surveys and overall retention of international students.
  • International Student Advocacy:
    • Represent and advocate for the needs of international students across campus on committees and other leadership opportunities to ensure students' needs and well-being are being protected across campus.
    • Identify gaps throughout the university where international students' needs and priorities are not being met and seek to rectify those gaps.
    • Create connections and opportunities for community, staff, and faculty members to support international student needs (virtually or in-person).
    • Establishes connections and partnerships with the local community, state and federal agencies that provide services to foreign students and works cooperatively with them to develop effective working relationships.
  • Professional Development:
    • Participates in at least one local, regional, or national conference per academic year.
    • Dedicates 10-15% of time each week to professional development opportunities (ex. Online courses, in-person courses, training and certificate programs, etc.) that can be used to inform their work and better the Maryville College campus and international student support environment.
    • When interested and qualified, pursues adjunct teaching opportunities at the school for coursework supporting International Students (ex. International Student Transitions Class, Area Studies courses, cultural adjustment, and/or beginner English language learning courses)
  • Communications/Marketing:
    • Leads communication initiatives to current international students.
    • Manages the MC Global Scots WhatsApp group to communicate and post important updates, events, and remind students of deadlines and changes promptly.
    • Oversees and monitors the GCO GroupMe chat, deleting spam and allowing new GCO members to join the channel.
    • Competency/general familiarity with Canva in order to make marketing and communications materials.
    • Works with the Director or International Admissions/Recruitment Advisor to act as a secondary contact (when needed) to respond to International Student Inquiries.
    • Monitors the maryville international inbox, responds when able, and directs communications (such as international admissions

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