Study Abroad Academic Officer

Kobi Education; Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; Hybrid; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Jakarta is seeking a Study Abroad Academic Officer to lead its academic division. This role involves managing mentor recruitment, coordinating training, and improving study abroad programs to ensure high educational standards. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong management skills, as well as proficiency in Google Workspace and a passion for global education. This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required from any major.
• 2+ years of experience in education or academic management.
• Proficiency in managing teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Study Abroad Academic team.
• Coordinate mentor recruitment and training.
• Improve Study Abroad products and initiatives.
• Manage mentor training sessions.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Online learning tools

Job description

Overview

The Study Abroad Academic Officer will play a key role in leading and developing Kobi Education’s Study Abroad Academic Division. This role involves managing academic operations, coordinating mentor recruitment and training, improving study abroad products, and ensuring high-quality academic standards throughout the mentoring process. The ideal candidate is a business‑minded, open, and empathetic individual who understands Kobi’s business process and is passionate about advancing global education opportunities for students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Study Abroad Academic team to ensure effective execution of mentoring programs.
• Oversee mentor recruitment in collaboration with the HR team.
• Design, implement, launch, and review new or improved Study Abroad products and academic initiatives.
• Conduct and coordinate research related to global education and scholarship trends.
• Manage and facilitate mentor training sessions, both internal and external.
• Supervise and support Study Abroad mentors to ensure program consistency and quality.
• Evaluate and monitor the performance of academic activities to maintain excellence in student outcomes.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Academic, Marketing, Sales) to enhance the overall Study Abroad experience.
• Provide reports and recommendations to the Academic Supervisor regarding Study Abroad development and improvements.
• Ensure smooth coordination between mentors, students, and internal teams.
• Handle other necessary tasks related to Study Abroad operations as assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (S1/S2) from any major.
• Graduate from an overseas university (lulusan luar negeri).
• 2+ years of relevant experience, preferably in education, academic management, or study abroad programs.
• Strong understanding of the study abroad journey, scholarships, and academic workflow.
• Excellent management and leadership skills (project, time, and team management).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Decision‑maker with a creative, open‑minded, and empathetic approach.
• Business‑minded and able to prioritize organizational goals.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and online learning tools.
• Willing to work full‑time (Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day) hybrid.