International Recruitment Specialist I

Cal State University (CSU) San Jose

San Jose, California United States

Posted: Dec 18, 2025

Human Resources and Personnel

Job Summary

The International Recruitment Specialist serves as a contact for prospective F-1 visa degree-bound and degree-seeking students interested in applying for SJSU. Interprets and explains university's admission policies and requirements to prospective F-1 visa students to help them better understand the application process. Collaborate with various departments on campus such as the admission office, international gateways, etc. to follow up on application progress and regularly correspond with students to ensure application procedure is completed. Advises newly admitted F-1 visa students on matters relating to university regulations effecting their stay at SJSU as well as completion of all required procedures for enrollment, financial management, housing, and personal safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Travel extensively to off-campus and overseas locations to attend education fairs and exhibitions for the purpose of recruiting prospective international students in the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, US based transfers
• Maintain awareness of cultural norms, travel advisories, and sensitivities in targeted markets to represent SJSU in a professional manner
• Work collaboratively with the International Recruitment Advisors on community college international student outreach
• Generate recruiting reports and corresponding statistics
• Produce reports on student application status
• Utilize acquired data to analyze and predict global recruitment trends
• Counsel prospective international students on admission criteria and guide them through the application process for non-degree and degree programs
• Respond to inquiries from students and agents about general questions relating to university admissions process
• Collaborate with various campus departments including admissions office and International Gateways to ensure applications are processed timely and efficiently
• Counsel prospective international students on admission criteria and guide them through the application process for non-degree and degree programs
• Respond to inquiries from students and agents about general questions relating to university admissions process
• Collaborate with various campus departments including admissions office and International Gateways to ensure applications are processed timely and efficiently
• Assist with SJSU admission application process

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of university admission requirements and international application processes
• Understanding of regulations pertaining to F-1 visa students
• Knowledge, awareness of and sensitivity to cultural, language, religious, political, socio-economic, and other relevant factors in international recruitment, especially for the regions assigned
• Working knowledge of database applications such as CRM databases
• Familiarity with internet applications
• Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn PeopleSoft software skills
• Familiarity with communication applications such as Outlook, Skype, Zoom, Facebook and/or blogs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to read, comprehend, sort, and organize a variety of sets of data

Required Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with courses in adult education and curriculum planning
• Equivalent to two years of experience in planning classes or programs in a specialized field or area, preferably in higher, extended, or adult education
• Experience developing resources, budgets, and marketing plans for educational programs and in acting as a liaison with the community is desirable
• Teaching experience in higher or extended education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of US based professional work-related experience in international recruitment and admission advising at a higher education setting
• Experience working overseas in the Middle East or Latin American countries
• Experience working with university bound international students
• Experience working with international student mobility and recruitment trends

Compensation

Classification: Extended Education Specialist I

Anticipated Hiring Range: $5,600/month - $5,834/month CSU Salary Range: $5,307/month - $7,554/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: December 17, 2025, through January 4, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel

CSU Vaccination Policy

The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at and questions may be sent to .

Additional Information

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. SJSU will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was offered the position on a contingent basis.

The standard background check includes: criminal check, employment and education verification. Depending on the position, a motor vehicle and/or credit check may be required. All background checks are conducted through the university's third party vendor, Accurate Background. Some positions may also require fingerprinting. SJSU will pay all costs associated with this procedure. Evidence of required degree(s) or certification(s) will be required at time of hire.

SJSU IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

All San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. Incumbent is also required to promptly report any knowledge of a possible Title IX related incident to the Title IX Office or report any discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation to the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act and Campus Housing Fire Safety Notification:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Annual Security Report (ASR) is also now available for viewing at The ASR contains the current security and safety-related policy statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and Sexual Assault prevention information, and information about drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains statistics of Clery crimes for San José State University locations for the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the ASR is available upon request by contacting the Office of the Clery Director by phone at or by email at .

Pursuant to the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the Annual Fire Safety Report (AFSR) is also available for viewing at . The purpose of this report is to disclose statistics for fires that occurred within SJSU on-campus housing facilities for the three most recent calendar years, and to distribute fire safety policies and procedures intended to promote safety on Campus. A paper copy of the AFSR is available upon request by contacting the Housing Office by phone at or by email at uhs- .

Campus Security Authority - In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, this position is subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority. Individuals that are designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and complete Clery Act training as determined by the university Clery Director.

Equal Employment Statement

San José State University is an equal opportunity employer. The university prohibits discrimination based on age, ancestry, caste, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, nationality, race, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, sex stereotype, and veteran status. This policy applies to all San José State University students, faculty, and staff, as well as university programs and activities. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and certain other federal and state laws, prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex in all education programs and activities operated by the university (both on and off campus). Reasonable accommodation is made for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. San José State University employees are considered mandated reporters under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and are required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

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Founded in 1857, San José State University was the first public institution of higher education in the state of California and prides itself on being the oldest of 23 universities in the California State University system. Along with its rich history, SJSU is a dynamic and diverse community in the capital of Silicon Valley. Located in the heart of downtown San José, it's a short walk to dozens of restaurants and museums, with easy access to public transportation.

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