International student counselor vs student advocate

The differences between international student counselors and student advocates can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, an international student counselor has an average salary of $45,015, which is higher than the $29,572 average annual salary of a student advocate.

The top three skills for an international student counselor include international student orientation, spanish language and language. The most important skills for a student advocate are mental health, educational programs, and crisis intervention.

International student counselor vs student advocate overview

	International Student Counselor	Student Advocate
Yearly salary	$45,015	$29,572
Hourly rate	$21.64	$14.22
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	45,688	31,515
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

International student counselor vs student advocate salary

International student counselors and student advocates have different pay scales, as shown below.

	International Student Counselor	Student Advocate
Average salary	$45,015	$29,572
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $69,000	Between $22,000 And $38,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	-
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	-
Best paying company	New York University	-
Best paying industry	Professional	-

Differences between international student counselor and student advocate education

There are a few differences between an international student counselor and a student advocate in terms of educational background:

	International Student Counselor	Student Advocate
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 69%
Most common major	Business	Psychology
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

International student counselor vs student advocate demographics

Here are the differences between international student counselors' and student advocates' demographics:

	International Student Counselor	Student Advocate
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 41.7% Female, 58.3%	Male, 36.1% Female, 63.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 10.6% Unknown, 3.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.2% Asian, 3.7% White, 67.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between international student counselor and student advocate duties and responsibilities

International student counselor example 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.

Student advocate example responsibilities.

Help manage alumni social media pages (Facebook, LinkedIn).
Manage bi-weekly progress reports and case notes to document student progress in ETO.
Manage UAFS's F-1/J-1 student visa SEVIS compliance as DSO/ARO, ensuring all documentation is in order prior to students arriving.
Monitor daily progress notes for students using ETO software.
Participate and attend IEP , 504 and parent meetings in support of student needs.
Assist in creating a positive veteran atmosphere are student veterans feel comfortable studying and helping on another.

International student counselor vs student advocate skills

Common international student counselor skills

International Student Orientation, 18%
Spanish Language, 10%
Language, 10%
Transfer Pricing, 9%
ESL, 9%
American Culture, 7%

Common student advocate skills

Mental Health, 9%
Educational Programs, 7%
Crisis Intervention, 6%
Community Organizations, 6%
Administrative Hearings, 5%
Community Resources, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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