The Opportunity
As a Senior Counselling Associate – PG Applications Specialist, you will be responsible for guiding aspiring postgraduate students—from recent graduates to mid-career professionals—through the intricacies of global admissions. You’ll play a pivotal role in supporting candidates applying to Master’s, MBA, LLM, MPH, MFin, and doctoral programs, among others. Your strategic insight, application expertise, and mentorship will directly impact students’ success at top-tier institutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary advisor for postgraduate applicants (Master’s, MBA, LLM, PhD, etc.), offering individualized support tailored to academic and career trajectories.
- Assess students' academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and goals to curate strategic university and program shortlists across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and other destinations.
- Guide students through every stage of the application process—including transcript evaluations (WES/ECE), degree equivalency, and portal navigation for PG-specific systems (e.g., ApplyWeb, UCAS PG, Slate).
- Lead the development and refinement of application materials such as Statements of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, resumes/CVs, personal statements, research proposals, and writing samples.
- Conduct mock interviews for business schools, research-intensive programs, and professional degrees (e.g., MBA, MPP, LLM, MFin, PhD).
- Advise students preparing for standardized tests such as GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, and IELTS, including test planning and performance tracking.
- Coordinate structured mentorship schedules, ensure regular check-ins, and facilitate seamless mentor-student communication via Zoom, Google Meet, or in-person sessions.
- Maintain detailed progress records in the CRM system, tracking timelines, student milestones, feedback, and final submission readiness.
- Proactively monitor academic, professional, and emotional well-being—intervening when necessary to provide encouragement, strategy shifts, or resource support.
- Identify and assist with funding opportunities including scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships; support students through application procedures for the same.
- Help students compare final admits using metrics like curriculum structure, cost, funding, post-study work rights, and long-term career impact.
- Assist with deferrals, waitlists, appeals, and direct communications with university departments as needed.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Master’s degree in any discipline (strongly preferred).
- Exceptional academic writing and editing skills.
- High-level English fluency (written and spoken).
- Comfort in working with international students and professionals.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, MS Office, and Zoom/Google Meet.
- Prior experience in academic counseling, graduate school advising, or test prep coaching is a strong advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
- International Education Exposure: Completed part or all of a degree in the U.S., U.K., or Canada.
- Graduate Admissions Fluency: Familiar with graduate applications via university portals and systems like ApplyWeb, Slate, or UCAS PG.
- Standardized Testing Proficiency: Ability to guide students preparing for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.
- Professional Mentorship: Comfortable working with older students, early-career professionals, and applicants with diverse career paths.
- Driven & Empathetic: Passionate about helping students translate their academic and professional experiences into compelling graduate applications.
