International student counselor vs student liaison

The differences between international student counselors and student liaisons 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 $40,697 average annual salary of a student liaison.

The top three skills for an international student counselor include international student orientation, spanish language and language. The most important skills for a student liaison are early intervention, community outreach, and community events.

International student counselor vs student liaison overview

	International Student Counselor	Student Liaison
Yearly salary	$45,015	$40,697
Hourly rate	$21.64	$19.57
Growth rate	10%	10%
Number of jobs	45,688	14,300
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	42	42
Years of experience	-	-

International student counselor vs student liaison salary

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

	International Student Counselor	Student Liaison
Average salary	$45,015	$40,697
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $69,000	Between $30,000 And $53,000
Highest paying City	Washington, DC	Springfield, MA
Highest paying state	Massachusetts	Massachusetts
Best paying company	New York University	Brandeis University
Best paying industry	Professional	Manufacturing

Differences between international student counselor and student liaison education

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

	International Student Counselor	Student Liaison
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 72%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	University of Pennsylvania

International student counselor vs student liaison demographics

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

	International Student Counselor	Student Liaison
Average age	42	42
Gender ratio	Male, 41.7% Female, 58.3%	Male, 41.9% Female, 58.1%
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 liaison 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 liaison example responsibilities.

Manage UAFS's F-1/J-1 student visa SEVIS compliance as DSO/ARO, ensuring all documentation is in order prior to students arriving.
Supervise inhouse CRM program to track matriculation of prospective students.
Utilize CRM system to accurately account for students interest in the college.
Locate, contact, and connect with UHLC alumni practicing international law and compile alumni information into comprehensive database.
Used new media advertising like website, facebook, twitter to recruit potential new students.
Supply admission information and general facts about Baylor to interest students and families.

International student counselor vs student liaison 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 liaison skills

Early Intervention, 7%
Community Outreach, 7%
Community Events, 6%
Student Services, 6%
Community Resources, 5%
Alumni Events, 5%

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