Senior Associate - BD Support

GUS EDUCATION INDIA; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

GUS Education India is seeking a Senior Associate in Business Development at its Hyderabad location. The role focuses on supporting the UK international admissions process, coordinating with admissions and agents, and ensuring timely completion of applications within SLA targets.

The candidate will handle data management, reports, and presentations while maintaining GDPR and UKVI compliance. 1–2 years of experience and strong communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct completeness checks on UK international applications within SLAs.
• Manage shared mailboxes and provide guidance to agents on entry requirements.
• Coordinate weekly pipeline follow-ups with agents and BD teams to drive enrolments.
• Liaise with Admissions, Accounts Receivable, Refunds, and SmartApply to resolve holds and discrepancies.
• Guide agents on document uploads via SITS, ensure GDPR and UKVI compliance, and maintain data accuracy.
• Prepare reports and presentations highlighting key findings for decision making.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Negotiation skills

Customer focus

Analytical thinking

Planning and organizing

Teamwork

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Title - Senior Associate

Function - Business Development

Work Location - Hyderabad

About Gus Education India (GEI)

GUS Education India (GEI) is the education arm of Global University Systems, a leading Global Education conglomerate. Established in 2017, GEI boasts a portfolio of over 35 Institutions and collaborates with prestigious universities and institutions worldwide, offering educational services that enhance their operations and impact.

Nature of The Job

This role holds the level 2 position in organization hierarchy reporting to a Manager in GEI and works closely with the – Executive Director International - Student Recruitment UK and ensures constant alignment of group policy and processes.

Job Purpose

The Business Development Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the business development team by assisting with various operational and administrative tasks. This position involves processing applications, coordinating with admissions, preparing reports, compiling presentations, and providing management with relevant data. The Business Development Coordinator also handles accommodation bookings in collaboration with relevant stakeholders

Key Accountability

Actions

Application Completeness & SLAs

Conduct thorough completeness checks on UK international applications—verifying academic qualifications, English language evidence, and UK visa compliance documentation—strictly within agreed turnaround SLAs before submission to Admissions.

Agent Support & Enquiry Management

Manage shared mailboxes to deliver timely, professional guidance to agents regarding UK entry requirements and document submission, ensuring all responses meet designated SLAs

Conversion & Pipeline Follow-up

Conduct structured weekly pipeline follow-ups with agents and BD teams to resolve outstanding conditions, mitigate bottlenecks, and meet targets for converting applicants into enrolments.

Cross-Departmental Coordination

Liaise closely with internal teams—including Admissions, Accounts Receivable, Refunds, and SmartApply—to resolve case-specific hold-ups and system discrepancies.

Systems & Data Management

Guide agents on document uploads via SITS, track deferrals and withdrawals, and ensure strict adherence to GDPR and UKVI compliance standards while maintaining data accuracy.

Insights, trends, and recommendations based on the analysis. Prepare reports and presentations that highlight key findings and support decision-making processes

Desired Profile

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Overall, 1 - 2 years of experience

Excellent oral and written communication

Experience in higher education or a related field is preferred

Skills

• Excellent and effective oral and written communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent customer focus
• Accuracy and a high level of planning
• Able to deal with a high-pressure situation or conflict
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Able to deal with high volumes of tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal skills and team working skills
• Organized with excellent prioritization skills