Study Abroad Advisor

What Next Overseas Education Consultancy Service; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 420,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

WhatNext Overseas Consultants in Bengaluru is seeking a motivated Study Abroad Counsellor to guide students from initial inquiry to visa stamping. You will advise 12th-grade and bachelor's graduates, shortlist universities, and support documentation and SOPs.

The role emphasizes counselling, school outreach, and CRM-driven pipeline management, with opportunities to travel to fairs and build partnerships. Relevant experience in Europe or Australia processing and strong English communication are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Study Abroad / Overseas Education.
• Proven expertise in Europe and/or Australia processing, admissions, documentation, and student visa applications.
• Strong understanding of IELTS/PTE/TOEFL requirements, SOP writing, and scholarship processes.
• Experience in student counselling, profile evaluation, and parent interaction.
• Demonstrated ability in B2B outreach and building institutional partnerships for lead generation.

Responsibilities

• Student Counselling & Profile Evaluation: conduct one-on-one consultations and assess profiles.
• End-to-End Admission Processing: manage shortlisting, SOP/LOR guidance, document prep, submissions, offers, and enrolment.
• Visa Processing & Documentation: handle visa applications, document review, interview prep, post-visa support.
• Institutional Outreach & Lead Generation: build relationships with schools, colleges, and education centers.
• University & Partner Relations: coordinate with partner universities and boards abroad.
• CRM & Pipeline Management: maintain records and provide reports on pipeline health.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: ensure adherence to guidelines and immigration regulations.

Skills

Student counselling

Profile evaluation

Lead generation

CRM skills

English communication

MS Office

Google Workspace

B2B outreach

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Google Workspace

Job description

We're Hiring: Study Abroad Counsellor | Overseas Education | Admissions | Visa Processing

WhatNext Overseas Consultants

About Us:

WhatNext Overseas Consultants is a trusted name in international education consulting, helping students turn their study-abroad dreams into reality. We provide end-to-end support, from career counselling and university shortlisting to admission processing, documentation, and visa assistance, for destinations across the US, UK, Europe, Australia, and beyond.

About the Role:

We are looking for a driven and experienced Study Abroad Counsellor who can independently manage the complete student lifecycle, from the first enquiry call to successful visa stamping. You will be the go-to expert for bachelor's graduates and 12th-grade students exploring higher education opportunities overseas. This isn't just a back-office processing role. You will be the face of WhatNext, counselling students and parents, building institutional partnerships, driving lead generation through school and college outreach, and ensuring every application is handled with precision and care.

What You'll Do :

• Student Counselling & Profile Evaluation: Conduct one-on-one consultations with prospective students (12th pass and graduates), assess academic profiles, and recommend suitable countries, universities, and courses aligned with their career goals and budget.
• End-to-End Admission Processing: Manage the full application cycle - university shortlisting, SOP/LOR guidance, document compilation, application submission, offer letter follow-up, and enrolment confirmation.
• Visa Processing & Documentation: Handle student visa applications, including document verification, financial documentation review, visa interview preparation, and post-visa support for Europe and Australia.
• Institutional Outreach & Lead Generation: Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, coaching centers, and educational institutions to generate a steady pipeline of prospective students. Represent WhatNext at education fairs, seminars, and webinars.
• University & Partner Relations: Coordinate with partner universities, colleges, and education boards abroad. Stay updated on intake dates, admission requirements, scholarship deadlines, and changes to immigration policy.
• CRM & Pipeline Management: Maintain accurate records of student interactions, application statuses, and conversion metrics using CRM tools. Provide regular reports on pipeline health and targets.
• Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure all applications and processes comply with institutional guidelines, immigration regulations, and internal quality standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in any discipline
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Study Abroad / Overseas Education (mandatory)
• Proven expertise in Europe and/or Australia processing, admissions, documentation, and student visa applications
• Strong understanding of international admission cycles, IELTS/PTE/TOEFL requirements, SOP writing, and scholarship processes
• Experience in student counselling, profile evaluation, and parent interaction
• Demonstrated ability in B2B outreach, connecting with schools, colleges, and institutional partners for lead generation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional regional language is a plus)
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CRM software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple student files simultaneously
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced consultancy environment

Bonus Points For

• Experience with destinations beyond Europe and Australia (UK, Canada, USA, New Zealand)
• Knowledge of education loan processing and financial documentation
• Familiarity with platforms like Study Portals or university agent portals
• Prior experience conducting education seminars, webinars, or representing at education fairs

Why WhatNext?

• Be part of a growing brand in the international education space
• Work directly with the leadership team
• Competitive salary: Up to 7 LPA fixed + uncapped incentives
• Opportunity to help shape processes, build partnerships, and grow with the company
• Meaningful work - you’re helping students build their futures abroad