Student Visa Counsellor

Industry & Sector

Role

About The Opportunity

• Conduct one-on-one student consultations to assess academic profiles, career objectives and match students to appropriate programs and destinations.
• Manage the end-to-end visa application process: prepare and verify documents, complete application forms, and coordinate submissions with embassies/visa centres.
• Guide students on admission requirements—SOPs, LORs, CVs, financial proofs and test score planning—and review application materials for quality and compliance.
• Maintain and nurture leads using CRM; convert inquiries into submitted applications and track pipeline to meet monthly conversion targets.
• Stay current with country-specific immigration rules, scholarship opportunities, and testing requirements; proactively update counselling scripts and knowledge resources.
• Liaise with partner universities, placement teams and testing agencies; organise pre-departure briefings and post-offer support for enrolment and travel readiness.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 1–4 years’ experience in study-abroad counselling, visa processing or international admissions.
• Proven knowledge of visa documentation and procedures for major study destinations (UK, US, Australia, Canada, NZ).
• Strong communication skills—able to counsel parents and students, draft/review SOPs and communicate requirements clearly.
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Zoho/HubSpot/Salesforce) and experience working to targets/KPIs.
• Organised, detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines simultaneously.
  

Preferred

• Certification in international education or immigration counselling; prior experience with university partnerships or admissions teams.
• Experience advising on scholarships, financial documentation and post-study work/immigration pathways.
• Fluency in a regional language in addition to English (Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali etc.) is an advantage.
  

• On-site role with structured training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and access to updated country-specific resources.
• Performance-linked incentives, professional development opportunities and a collaborative, student-focused culture.
• Clear career progression into senior counselling, admissions partnerships or operations roles.
  

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