Customer Experience Advisor

ApplyBoard; New Delhi; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ApplyBoard is seeking a motivated Applicant Support & Advising professional to help international students and partner institutions navigate the study abroad process. You will advise applicants, review documents, and communicate outcomes while collaborating with partner schools and internal teams to ensure smooth enrollment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication, with a focus on timely, accurate processing and meeting KPIs in a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is an asset.
• 1–3 years of customer service experience.
• Proficiency in proofreading/editing for spelling and grammar.
• Strong analytical abilities, detail-oriented, accurate.
• Working knowledge of Google Sheets, Microsoft Word, and Gmail.
• Research and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist applicants with program inquiries and requirements.
• Advise students on alternative program options that meet interests and backgrounds.
• Communicate application outcomes clearly to students (positive or negative).
• Handle deferral- and refund-related processes and inquiries.
• Help students meet enrollment conditions and resolve uncertainties post-offer.
• Perform Road Runner and Submission RPA tasks when required.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of applications in relevant systems.

Skills

Customer service

Proofreading

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Google Sheets

Microsoft Word

Gmail

Research & problem solving

Teamwork

Prioritization

Adaptability

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Sheets

Microsoft Word

Gmail

Job description

ApplyBoard simplifies the study abroad application process by connecting international students, international student advisors, and educational institutions on one personalized platform. For more than a decade, ApplyBoard’s team members have been dedicated to breaking down barriers to international education, while thriving at a company that invests in their career growth. Our six core values guide us in our mission to educate the world, and are the foundation of our company culture. As an organization built on diversity, our team members are representative of the students we support.

The Opportunity:

This role is responsible for the day-to-day support of our institution partners, driving targeted enrollment growth and enhancing partner satisfaction. You will execute recruitment strategies, assist in conversion initiatives, and act as a liaison between institutions and ApplyBoard’s internal teams.

What you’ll be doing every day:

Applicant Support & Advising

• Assist applicants with program inquiries and requirements
• Provide advisement to students on alternative program options that meet their interests and educational backgrounds
• Empathetically communicate application outcomes to our students, whether positive or negative
• Action deferral-related processes and inquiries
• Action refund-related processes and inquiries
• Assist students in meeting enrollment conditions and resolve uncertainties post-offer
• Perform Road Runner and Submission RPA (Robotic Process Automation) manual tasks when required
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of applications using relevant systems and workflows

Document & Eligibility Review

• Review student documents to ensure student eligibility for consideration across diverse educational backgrounds
• Review offer letters for student information consistency to ensure efficient application processing

School & Partner Collaboration

• Work with our partnership schools and recruiters to resolve application issues and submit quality applications on behalf of our students
• Communicate with our partner school and assist students in meeting enrollment conditions and resolve any uncertainties

Communication & Process Guidance

• Clearly communicate and outline all school requirements and deadlines to the student once the offer letter has been received

Process Maintenance & Improvement

• Ensure application processes are regularly updated to ensure the precision of process details
• Collaborate with schools and internal teams to resolve application issues and continuously improve workflows

Meeting Key Performance Metrics

• Ensure timely processing of applications, documents, and communications in alignment with established KPIs.
• Monitor personal performance to meet individual KPIs, including response time, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

What You Bring to the Table:

• An associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is an asset
• 1-3 years of customer service experience
• Proficiency in proofreading/ editing text to ensure spelling and grammatical correctness
• Strong analytical abilities, detail-oriented, and a high level of accuracy
• Working knowledge of Google spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and Gmail
• Adept in researching and problem-solving capabilities
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, teamwork environment
• Aptitude for prioritizing tasks with an attention to detail to ensure information accuracy
• Ability to work in a flexible, fast-paced environment to meet multiple deadlines and adapt to new policies and procedures
• An ability to work cross-functionally to ensure application processing consistency and efficiency
• Exceptional problem-solving skills under ambiguous circumstances to ensure we provide the best outcome for our students while maintaining integrity with our partner relationships
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills

About ApplyBoard

ApplyBoard empowers students around the world to access international education. Our global team leverages cutting‑edge technology to build innovative tools and share sector insights that support our network of international students and 1,500+ partner institutions. We’ve helped more than 1,300,000 students from over 180 countries with their study abroad journey so far, and we’re just getting started.

We may use artificial intelligence tools to support the hiring process, potentially while reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing applicant responses. These tools don’t replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by our team members. If you’d like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

ApplyBoard welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all aspects of the hiring and selection process.