College Admissions Senior Associate

Rostrum Education; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Rostrum Education in Dubai seeks an Admissions Counsellor to guide students through undergraduate applications to top universities worldwide. You will provide expert support to students and parents, ensure smooth journeys, and help with essays, statements, and required materials.

Ideal candidates have strong research, communication, and mentoring passion, with experience in international admissions processes and a student-centered approach to advising families through the application timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, Education, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and research skills.
• Excellent writing abilities, with attention to detail in reviewing applications and essays.
• Proficiency in MS Office, G Suite and CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions with prospective students to discuss university options, academic programs, and career trajectories.
• Guide students in preparing strong applications, assisting with essays, personal statements, and supplemental materials.
• Provide structured mentorship on standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, APs) and academic requirements.
• Help students identify scholarship and financial aid opportunities, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Offer expert guidance on international application procedures, including documentation and regulatory compliance for different university systems (Common App, UCAS, OUAC, etc.).
• Maintain regular communication with students and parents, offering monthly progress updates via calls, emails, and reports.
• Help marketing and communications teams organize informational webinars and workshops on undergraduate admissions trends, essay writing, and university selection.
• Address concerns and queries from students and parents, providing professional, timely, and accurate responses.
• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking of student applications, timelines, and progress in the student database.
• Conduct ongoing research on global university trends, emerging academic programs, and evolving admissions policies.
• Support students in participating in prestigious academic competitions, including the John Locke Essay Competition, Math Olympiads, and other enrichment programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Research skills

Writing abilities

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts

Tools

MS Office

G Suite

CRM tools

Job description

Rostrum Education supports students and families in their journey to gain admission to the world’s most competitive universities. With personalised mentorship, expert guidance, and a proven track record, we help students craft strong, standout applications.

In the 2025 admissions cycle, our students secured 10+ Oxbridge offers and 15+ Ivy League offers, showcasing the strength of our strategies and the quality of our mentorship. From Oxford to Harvard, Cambridge to Columbia, we help ambitious students turn their aspirations into achievement.

With Rostrum, students benefit from a strategy that can increase their chances of admission up to 5 times, helping them turn their ambition into achievement and applications into success stories.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and student-focused Admissions Counsellor to play a pivotal role in guiding students through the undergraduate admissions process. The ideal candidate will provide expert support to students and parents, ensuring a smooth and successful journey toward securing admissions at top-tier universities. This role requires strong research abilities, communication skills, and a passion for mentoring students.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Student Counselling & Application Support:

• Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions with prospective students to discuss university options, academic programs, and career trajectories.
• Guide students in preparing strong applications, assisting with essays, personal statements, and supplemental materials.
• Provide structured mentorship on standardized test preparation (SAT, ACT, APs) and academic requirements.
• Help students identify scholarship and financial aid opportunities, ensuring access to necessary resources.
• Offer expert guidance on international application procedures, including documentation and regulatory compliance for different university systems (Common App, UCAS, OUAC, etc.).

2. Student & Parent Engagement:

• Maintain regular communication with students and parents, offering monthly progress updates via calls, emails, and reports.
• Help marketing and communications teams organize informational webinars and workshops on undergraduate admissions trends, essay writing, and university selection.
• Address concerns and queries from students and parents, providing professional, timely, and accurate responses.

3. Data Management & Research:

• Ensure accurate data entry and tracking of student applications, timelines, and progress in the student database.
• Conduct ongoing research on global university trends, emerging academic programs, and evolving admissions policies.
• Support students in participating in prestigious academic competitions, including the
• John Locke Essay Competition, Math Olympiads, and other enrichment programs.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts, Education, or a related field.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and research skills.
• Excellent writing abilities, with attention to detail in reviewing applications and essays.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), G Suite and CRM tools.
• Ability to multitask, manage deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for mentoring students and guiding them through the higher education landscape.

Why Join Rostrum Education?

• Work with a highly experienced team of mentors, including former Ivy League and Oxbridge admissions officers.
• Gain hands-on experience in global university admissions consulting.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth in the education sector.
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to shaping students’ futures.