Study Abroad Counselor

Industry & Sector

Location:

• Workplace: On-site
  

• Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions to assess students’ academic profiles, career goals, budget, and destination preferences; recommend target universities and programmes.
• Manage end-to-end application processes: shortlist colleges, oversee document collection, review SOPs/LORs/resumes, submit applications, and track outcomes.
• Provide accurate visa guidance and application support including document checklist, interview preparation, and post-decision next steps.
• Hit recruitment targets by converting enquiries into applicants through timely follow-ups, events, webinars, and personalised outreach.
• Maintain and update student records in CRM; generate reports on pipeline, conversions, and campaign performance to inform recruitment strategy.
• Build and maintain relationships with university admission teams, test-prep partners, and local schools/colleges to expand referral networks.
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) and 1–3 years’ experience in study-abroad counselling, international student recruitment, or university admissions.
• Strong communication skills (English) with proven ability to counsel students and draft/review SOPs and admission documents.
• Practical knowledge of major destination requirements (US/UK/Canada/Australia/EU) and visa procedures.
• Experience using CRM tools (LeadSquared, Salesforce, HubSpot) and managing application pipelines.
• Target-oriented mindset with experience meeting or exceeding recruitment/enrolment KPIs.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple student cases concurrently.
  

Preferred

• Certifications in international education counselling or admission counselling experience with top-tier universities.
• Experience with test counselling (IELTS/TOEFL/PTE) or partnerships with test-prep centers.
• Fluency in additional regional languages and familiarity with local school/college ecosystems.
  

• Structured career progression and regular training on admissions trends, visa updates, and counselling best practices.
• Performance-linked incentives, healthcare benefits, and opportunity to represent at fairs and campus outreach events.
• Collaborative, coaching-first culture focused on continuous learning and measurable impact on student outcomes.