Student Counsellor

Job Title: Student Counsellor & Abroad Job Recruiter

Location: [Insert Location]
Reporting to: Centre Head / Operations Manager / Director
Department: Counseling & Placement Services

Job Summary:

The Student Counsellor & Abroad Job Recruiter will be responsible for guiding students through the process of course selection, admission, visa processing, and overseas job placement. This dual-role position involves counseling students for higher education opportunities abroad as well as recruiting candidates for international job opportunities in various sectors such as healthcare, engineering, hospitality, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Student Counseling for Overseas Education:

• Understand student profiles and recommend suitable courses, countries, and universities.
• Guide students through admission processes including application form filling, SOP writing, and documentation.
• Keep updated on university tie-ups, admission deadlines, and visa regulations.
• Conduct education fairs, orientation programs, and webinars for student engagement.
• Coordinate with foreign universities and colleges for admission status and follow-ups.

2. Abroad Job Recruitment:

• Screen, counsel, and shortlist candidates for international job opportunities.
• Guide candidates through resume building, interview preparation, and visa documentation.
• Coordinate with overseas clients/recruiters for requirements, job descriptions, and candidate updates.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of job vacancies, candidate applications, and follow-up statuses.
• Facilitate interviews between employers and shortlisted candidates.

3. Documentation and Compliance:

• Ensure all applications comply with visa and immigration regulations of destination countries.
• Manage and maintain accurate records of student/job applicants, their documents, and communication.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing visa applications and supporting letters.

4. Communication and Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with students, parents, foreign institutions, and recruitment partners.
• Provide regular updates to candidates and clients on status and next steps.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and professional communication.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, HR, Management, or any relevant field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in student counseling or overseas recruitment.
• Strong knowledge of education systems in countries like UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Germany, etc.
• Familiarity with visa procedures, job permit regulations, and international job markets.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, CRM tools, and email communication.

Preferred Attributes:

• Multilingual ability (English + regional language preferred).
• Empathetic, patient, and customer-service oriented.
• Target-driven and result-oriented with good follow-up skills.
• Experience with handling both students and working professionals.

Let me know if you'd like:

• This split into two separate JDs (one for Student Counsellor and one for Job Recruiter)
• A Word or PDF version
• A Malayalam version or tailored for a specific country (e.g., Germany, UK, Gulf countries)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹10,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person