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Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Remote (within United States)
Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment
Job Title: Enrollment Counselor– International Student Programs
Reporting Relationship: Associate Director of Enrollment – International Student Programs
Unit: National & Global
Department: NG International Recruitment-National & Global
Campus Location: Online/Remote
Summary of Position: The Enrollment Counselor for International Student Programs (ISP) serves as a recruiter, driving student enrollment by proactively engaging with prospective international students and guiding them through the admissions process from inquiry to course start. This role is centered on achieving enrollment targets by building strong relationships, effectively presenting program offerings, providing F1 student visa guidance, and addressing concerns to facilitate a smooth transition into their academic journey. Success in this position requires a results-driven mindset, exceptional communication abilities, and a strong goal-oriented approach—motivated by the pursuit of exceeding targets and driven by a commitment to continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete initial assessments of international student applications
- Respond and advise international applicants on admission requirements and federal student visa policies
- Serve as a liaison between students and operational entities working actively to promote and introduce students to a community of support
- Ensure all data integrity of application files to ensure proper communication with student service departments
- Lead Federal international student database (SEVIS) data input and collection
- Track international student records, onboarding progress using reports, dashboards, and assist Director in conducting data analysis and creating reports about international student admittance yields and enrollment reports
- Provide leadership for volunteer and part-time staff during international student-required international student residencies (Friday/Saturday) multiple times per year
- Proactively engage with prospective students from lead initiation through enrollment
- Build trust and rapport with students by providing accurate and relevant information about ISP programs and admission process
- Meet or exceed enrollment goals through effective pipeline management
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics such as lead-to-start conversion rates
- Manage assigned prospective students, ensuring timely follow-ups and progress tracking
- Engage in ongoing, recurrent training, provided by the training department and their Associate Director of International Student Programs
- Demonstrate a sincere commitment to the student’s educational goals and personal development
- Successfully complete and maintain Designated School Officer (DSO) training, ensuring compliance with SEVP regulations and institutional policies
- Use AI tools to support daily work activities, enhance output quality, and improve efficiency within defined processes and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Experience
- Four (4) years experience working in higher education preferred
Required Skills
- Must be willing to embrace new ideas and utilize new technology as the department grows. Growth mindset
- CRM Experience Preferred, knowledge of Salesforce is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work in an occasionally high-stress environment
- Ability to work on a diverse team and diverse students
- Excellent people skills necessary to provide customer-oriented support
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Job no: 495327
Work type: Administrative (Full Time)
Location: Remote (within United States)
Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment
Job Title: Enrollment Counselor– International Student Programs
Reporting Relationship: Associate Director of Enrollment – International Student Programs
Unit: National & Global
Department: NG International Recruitment-National & Global
Campus Location: Online/Remote
Summary of Position: The Enrollment Counselor for International Student Programs (ISP) serves as a recruiter, driving student enrollment by proactively engaging with prospective international students and guiding them through the admissions process from inquiry to course start. This role is centered on achieving enrollment targets by building strong relationships, effectively presenting program offerings, providing F1 student visa guidance, and addressing concerns to facilitate a smooth transition into their academic journey. Success in this position requires a results-driven mindset, exceptional communication abilities, and a strong goal-oriented approach—motivated by the pursuit of exceeding targets and driven by a commitment to continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete initial assessments of international student applications
- Respond and advise international applicants on admission requirements and federal student visa policies
- Serve as a liaison between students and operational entities working actively to promote and introduce students to a community of support
- Ensure all data integrity of application files to ensure proper communication with student service departments
- Lead Federal international student database (SEVIS) data input and collection
- Track international student records, onboarding progress using reports, dashboards, and assist Director in conducting data analysis and creating reports about international student admittance yields and enrollment reports
- Provide leadership for volunteer and part-time staff during international student-required international student residencies (Friday/Saturday) multiple times per year
- Proactively engage with prospective students from lead initiation through enrollment
- Build trust and rapport with students by providing accurate and relevant information about ISP programs and admission process
- Meet or exceed enrollment goals through effective pipeline management
- Monitor and improve key performance metrics such as lead-to-start conversion rates
- Manage assigned prospective students, ensuring timely follow-ups and progress tracking
- Engage in ongoing, recurrent training, provided by the training department and their Associate Director of International Student Programs
- Demonstrate a sincere commitment to the student’s educational goals and personal development
- Successfully complete and maintain Designated School Officer (DSO) training, ensuring compliance with SEVP regulations and institutional policies
- Use AI tools to support daily work activities, enhance output quality, and improve efficiency within defined processes and guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred
Experience
- Four (4) years experience working in higher education preferred
Required Skills
- Must be willing to embrace new ideas and utilize new technology as the department grows. Growth mindset
- CRM Experience Preferred, knowledge of Salesforce is a plus
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work in an occasionally high-stress environment
- Ability to work on a diverse team and diverse students
- Excellent people skills necessary to provide customer-oriented support
IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement
IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Advertised: 09 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 13 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Enrollment Counselor
Frame your degree as directly relevant
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field, education, psychology, counseling, or a related discipline, directly supports the enrollment counselor duties listed in the LCA. Document how your coursework maps to advising methodology, data interpretation, or student success frameworks the employer uses.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to search for employers who have certified LCAs for enrollment counselor or education advising roles. Employers with verified H-1B filing history in higher education or enrollment management are far more likely to sponsor than those with no prior DOL filings.
Check the prevailing wage tier before accepting
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your target metro area and SOC code before you receive an offer. Your certified LCA wage must meet the DOL prevailing wage at the Level I through Level IV tier your employer selects, and underpayment is a compliance violation, not a negotiation point.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
Enrollment counselors serving multiple campus locations or remote students across state lines often trigger multi-worksite LCA requirements. Each worksite must have its own certified LCA posted before you work there, so clarify with HR which locations your role covers before your I-129 is filed.
Review the O*NET profile before your petition
O*NET lists the core tasks and educational requirements for enrollment-related occupations. Sharing this profile with your employer's HR team early helps them build a job description that accurately reflects degree-level duties, which strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition.
Plan your timeline around the 3-year status limit
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum. Enrollment roles in higher education often involve project cycles tied to academic calendars, so coordinate your extension filing with USCIS well before your I-94 expiration to avoid a gap in work authorization.
H-1B Visa Enrollment Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an enrollment counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. When an enrollment counselor role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as education, counseling, psychology, or a related discipline, and the job duties involve degree-level advising, data analysis, or student success programming, it can qualify. Employers who broadly describe the role as administrative or who list a degree as preferred rather than required create a weaker specialty occupation argument. Review the job description carefully and ask the employer how they documented the degree requirement in their LCA filing.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for enrollment counselor positions?
Universities, community colleges, and private higher education institutions are the most common sponsors for enrollment counselor roles. Some large ed-tech companies and enrollment management firms also file LCAs for this occupation. To find employers with verified H-1B filing history in this space, browse Migrate Mate, which lists employers with confirmed DOL Labor Condition Application filings by role and location.
How long does H-1B status last for an enrollment counselor job?
H-1B status is initially approved for up to three years and can be extended once for an additional three years, bringing the maximum to six years. If your employer begins a PERM-based green card process before you reach the five-year mark, you may qualify for extensions beyond six years under AC21 provisions. Plan your renewals with HR well in advance of your I-94 expiration date.
What happens if my enrollment counselor role involves working at multiple campus locations?
Each distinct worksite requires its own certified LCA, including campuses in different cities or states. If your role shifts to a location not covered by your original LCA, your employer must file a new one with DOL and post it at that worksite before you begin working there. Failing to do this puts both you and your employer at risk of an H-1B compliance violation. Confirm worksite coverage with HR before your start date.
What documents should I prepare before approaching an employer about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional certifications in advising or counseling ready for review. Employers and immigration counsel will need to confirm your degree aligns with the specialty occupation definition for the role. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps establish equivalency. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your occupation category also gives you language to describe how your degree maps to the position's core duties.