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What is a foreign student adviser and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a foreign student adviser. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.72 an hour? That's $36,862 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 10% and produce 32,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreForeign Student AdviserUS Average
Salary
2.9

Avg. Salary $36,862

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.0

Growth rate 10%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.62%

Asian 3.74%

Black or African American 10.64%

Hispanic or Latino 14.20%

Unknown 3.76%

White 67.03%

Gender

female 46.97%

male 53.03%

Age - 41
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41
Stress level
9.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.7

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.7

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Foreign student adviser career paths

Key steps to become a foreign student adviser

  1. Explore foreign student adviser education requirements

    Most common foreign student adviser degrees

    Bachelor's

    66.5 %

    Master's

    13.8 %

    Associate

    12.1 %
  2. Start to develop specific foreign student adviser skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Foreign Language37.85%
    Combat12.01%
    Foreign Disclosure11.11%
    Language8.86%
    International Student6.52%
  3. Complete relevant foreign student adviser training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New foreign student advisers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a foreign student adviser based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real foreign student adviser resumes.
  4. Research foreign student adviser duties and responsibilities

    • Manage the event promotional material for the committee, including posters, Facebook and website updates.
    • Partner with ESL schools and community colleges for international student transfers, enhancing international student community standing within the larger population.
    • Assist in planning and implementation of logistics automation initiatives relate to vehicle fleet management and repair parts management.
  5. Apply for foreign student adviser jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a foreign student adviser job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average foreign student adviser salary

The average foreign student adviser salary in the United States is $36,862 per year or $18 per hour. Foreign student adviser salaries range between $15,000 and $88,000 per year.

Average foreign student adviser salary
$36,862 Yearly
$17.72 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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