How to hire an international student counselor

How to hire an international student counselor, step by step

Here's a step-by-step international student counselor hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an international student counselor job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new international student counselor
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an international student counselor, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   An international student counselor's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, international student counselors from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents international student counselor salaries for various positions.

   Type of International Student Counselor	Description	Hourly rate
   International Student Counselor	School counselors help students develop academic and social skills and succeed in school. Career counselors assist people with the process of making career decisions by helping them develop skills or choose a career or educational program.	$13-33
   Academic Coordinator	An academic coordinator is primarily in charge of spearheading and overseeing the development of curriculums in public and private learning institutions. They may also participate in the creation of effective teaching materials and programs in adherence to the educational standards... Show more	$16-34
   Student Services Coordinator	A student services coordinator is responsible for supporting the students' growth and development by facilitating programs and activities that would have them discover their potentials and career aspirations. Student services coordinators conduct one-on-one counseling to identify the students' strengths and weaknesses and develop learning solutions to address those difficulties... Show more	$14-26

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • International Student Orientation
   • Spanish Language
   • Language
   • Transfer Pricing
   • ESL
   • American Culture
   • International Business
   • SEVIS
   • PowerPoint
   • Literature
   • Social Events
   • Economics
   • GPA
   • Cultural Differences

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the event promotional material for the committee, including posters, Facebook and website updates.
   • Participate in total language immersion program.
   • Prepare marketing materials and PowerPoint presentations, conduct parent/ student lectures and attend gatherings with international attendees.
   • Locate, contact, and connect with UHLC alumni practicing international law and compile alumni information into comprehensive database.
   • Perform multi-lingual all-sourceresearch on counterinsurgency aircraft and capabilities.

   More international student counselor duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your international student counselor job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. An international student counselor salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, international student counselors' average salary in south dakota is 56% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level international student counselors earn 58% less than senior-level international student counselors.
   • Certifications. An international student counselor with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in an international student counselor's salary.

   Average international student counselor salary

   $45,015yearly

   $21.64 hourly rate

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   Entry-level international student counselor salary

   $29,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average international student counselor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	District of Columbia	$64,509	$31
   2	Massachusetts	$56,897	$27
   3	Connecticut	$54,354	$26
   4	Ohio	$52,849	$25
   5	Virginia	$52,649	$25
   6	California	$52,484	$25
   7	New York	$51,666	$25
   8	New Jersey	$49,482	$24
   9	Illinois	$44,628	$21
   10	Minnesota	$43,253	$21
   11	Texas	$39,984	$19
   12	Arizona	$39,475	$19
   13	Tennessee	$39,249	$19
   14	Missouri	$37,022	$18
   15	Florida	$36,288	$17
   16	South Carolina	$35,689	$17
   17	Michigan	$35,351	$17
   18	Colorado	$33,024	$16

   Average international student counselor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	New York University	$67,146	$32.28	5
   2	General Electric	$64,907	$31.21	9
   3	Saint Xavier University	$60,221	$28.95	8
   4	Johnson University	$57,288	$27.54
   5	University of California-Berkeley	$53,764	$25.85	1
   6	Touro College	$52,905	$25.44	9
   7	Kent State University	$52,808	$25.39	2
   8	Truett McConnell University	$50,182	$24.13
   9	Zoni Language Center	$49,361	$23.73
   10	Southeast Missouri State University	$48,003	$23.08	3
   11	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University	$47,418	$22.80	7
   12	University Of Minnesota Physicians	$46,796	$22.50	2
   13	Texas Tech University	$46,023	$22.13	19
   14	ASA College	$44,158	$21.23
   15	ADP	$41,883	$20.14	8
   16	Espiritu Schools	$40,334	$19.39
   17	ICDR	$39,990	$19.23
   18	Management & Training	$39,026	$18.76	32
   19	Kaplan	$38,927	$18.71	9
   20	Foxwoods Resort Casino	$38,593	$18.55

4. Writing an international student counselor job description

   An international student counselor job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of an international student counselor job description:

   International student counselor job description example

   Job DescriptionJob Description
   
   

   Crowell & Moring LLP is an international law firm with offices in the United States, Europe, MENA, and Asia that represents clients in litigation and arbitration, regulatory and policy, and transactional and corporate matters. The firm is internationally recognized for its representation of Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes litigation and government-facing matters, as well as its ongoing commitment to pro bono service and diversity, equity, and inclusion. For the health and safety of the workforce, Crowell & Moring LLP is requiring that all prospective employees present proof that they are fully-vaccinated and—if eligible—boosted against COVID-19, or seek a reasonable accommodation for religious or medical reasons, prior to their first day of employment. Prospective employees who are fully-vaccinated but not yet eligible for a booster shot will be required to obtain a booster within one week of eligibility as a condition of continued employment. “Crowell & Moring LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Crowell & Moring LLP will engage in the interactive process with candidates who are unable to be vaccinated and/or boosted due to a sincerely held religious belief or medical reasons and explore what, if any, reasonable accommodations Crowell & Moring LLP is able to offer."

   Job Summary

   Crowell & Moring LLP, a global Am Law 100 law firm, seeks a highly qualified Counsel to join its International Trade practice group in the New York office.

   Qualifications
   
   

   Candidates must have 5 – 6 years of substantive experience in customs and import law. Experience handling forced labor, audits, investigations, penalty proceedings, disclosures, valuation, classification and origin matters is required. Candidates should have experience managing and running cases on a day-to-day basis, including supervising and managing junior associates. U.S. Court of International Trade experience is preferred.

   All candidates should have excellent academic credentials as well as highly developed writing and analytical skills. Candidates must be members in good standing of the NY State Bar.

   
   
   Additional Information
   
   

   SEARCH FIRMS: submissions from search firms will NOT be accepted by email and candidates must be submitted using our online job posting portal. Candidate introductions and/or materials submitted for this position via email will not be recognized by Crowell & Moring as a formal candidate submission. An active and countersigned fee agreement is required to ensure proper communication and handling of all non-partner attorney candidates.

   Qualified candidates only. EOE m/f/d/v

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find international student counselors for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your international student counselor job on Zippia to find and recruit international student counselor candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting international student counselors requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new international student counselor

   Once you've decided on a perfect international student counselor candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new international student counselor first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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