Student Admissions Counselor

Tanqeeb; Sharjah; On-site; AED 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

GAPS – Guidance for Academic & Professional Studies in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking an Academic Counselor. You will counsel students on suitable bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional programs, and handle enquiries from calls, WhatsApp and social media.

You will guide applicants through the admission process and maintain CRM records to support admissions targets. Active engagement to convert enquiries into admissions is required, with focus on clear programme explanations, fees,

Qualifications

• Experience in academic counselling or education sales preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• English proficiency; additional languages beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students on Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and professional programmes.
• Understand students' background and goals to recommend study options.
• Handle enquiries via calls, WhatsApp and social media.
• Follow up with prospects and convert enquiries into admissions.
• Explain programme details, fees and admission procedures clearly.
• Achieve monthly admission and sales targets.
• Guide applicants through the application and enrolment process.
• Collect documents for registration and maintain CRM records.
• Coordinate with operations for a smooth student experience.
• Maintain professional and ethical communication with students.

Skills

Communication

Counselling

Interpersonal skills

Sales

Follow-up

Negotiation

Customer service

Tools

CRM

WhatsApp

Job description

GAPS – Guidance for Academic & Professional Studies in Sharjah, UAE, is seeking an Academic Counselor. You will counsel students on suitable bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional programs, and handle enquiries from calls, WhatsApp and social media.

You will guide applicants through the admission process and maintain CRM records to support admissions targets. Active engagement to convert enquiries into admissions is required, with focus on clear programme explanations, fees,