Job Description

Position Overview

As an Overseas Education Counselor, you will provide expert guidance to students aspiring to study abroad. Your role involves assisting them in selecting suitable courses, universities, and countries that align with their aspirations and needs, ensuring a smooth transition to international education.

Key Responsibilities

Student Counseling & Guidance

: Conduct one-on-one sessions to understand students' academic backgrounds, interests, and career goals. Provide personalized advice on study options, including program choices, admission criteria, and career outcomes.

Application Assistance

: Guide students through the entire application process, including preparing and reviewing application documents, writing personal statements, and meeting deadlines.

Visa Support

: Assist students with visa applications, ensuring they meet all requirements and submit necessary documentation. Prepare students for visa interviews, focusing on financial capability and other key components.

Market Research & University Liaison

: Stay updated with the latest trends in international education, including changes in university admission criteria, visa policies, and scholarship opportunities. Develop and maintain relationships with universities, education agents, and other stakeholders to stay informed about new opportunities and developments.

Pre-Departure & Financial Planning Support

: Organize pre-departure orientation, including information on managing finances abroad, foreign exchange, and tips for finding part-time jobs (where allowed). Provide guidance on foreign currency transfers, opening bank accounts abroad, and obtaining student-friendly health and travel insurance.

Marketing & Outreach

: Promote the institution's services, including financial assistance programs, through seminars, webinars, social media, and educational fairs. Develop marketing materials that highlight scholarship and loan assistance available to students.

Continuous Learning & Industry Updates

: Stay updated with the latest information on global education trends, scholarship programs, student loan schemes, and financial aid options. Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge about education funding, loan products, and scholarship opportunities.

Support for Parents

: Communicate with parents regularly, addressing concerns about financing education abroad and ensuring transparency about costs and loan requirements. Provide information about safe and affordable accommodation options and other cost-saving strategies for students living abroad.

Administrative Duties

: Maintain detailed student records, including scholarship and loan applications, and ensure all information is handled confidentially. Regularly update students on the status of their applications, financial aid decisions, and any changes to university or visa requirements.

Follow-Up & Alumni Support

: Stay in touch with students after they have enrolled abroad, offering support for loan disbursements, scholarship renewals, and any financial queries that may arise. Maintain an alumni network to provide mentorship to future students and offer guidance on managing finances abroad
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?65,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person