Senior Study Abroad Counselor, Chennai

Education Matters; Chennai District; On-site; INR 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Education Matters in Chennai, India, seeks a motivated Study Abroad Counselor to guide students from course and university selection through application and visa assistance.

You will counsel on UK, Ireland, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, and Dubai, help with applications and required documents, and maintain accurate CRM records while meeting counselling and admission targets. Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and familiarity with admissions processes are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Prior study abroad / overseas education counseling experience preferred.
• Knowledge of university admissions and visa processes is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on study abroad opportunities based on their academic profile, career goals, and preferences.
• Provide guidance on universities, courses, eligibility, tuition fees, and scholarships.
• Handle student applications and ensure timely submission of required documents.
• Coordinate with universities and internal processing teams for admissions.
• Guide students through the visa application and documentation process.
• Follow up with students regularly and maintain accurate records in the CRM.
• Achieve assigned counselling, application, and admission targets.
• Stay updated on changes in university requirements, intakes, and visa procedures.
• Participate in education fairs, seminars, and student counselling events.

Skills

Student counselling

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Study Abroad Counselor to guide students through the overseas education process, from course and university selection to application and visa assistance.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students on study abroad opportunities based on their academic profile, career goals, and preferences.
• Provide guidance on universities, courses, eligibility, tuition fees, and scholarships.
• Handle student applications and ensure timely submission of required documents.
• Coordinate with universities and internal processing teams for admissions.
• Guide students through the visa application and documentation process.
• Follow up with students regularly and maintain accurate records in the CRM.
• Achieve assigned counselling, application, and admission targets.
• Stay updated on changes in university requirements, intakes, and visa procedures.
• Participate in education fairs, seminars, and student counselling events.

Preferred Destinations

UK | Ireland | Australia | Europe | New Zealand | Dubai

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline.
• Prior experience in Study Abroad / Overseas Education Counseling preferred.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong student counselling and convincing skills.
• Knowledge of university admissions and visa processes is an advantage.