Study Abroad Advisor

Edumilestones.com; Bengaluru South; On-site; INR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Edumilestones.com is seeking a Study Abroad Advisor to manage student counselling and end-to-end admissions operations. You will guide students through the visa process, prepare and submit university applications, and ensure documentation and deadlines are met.

The role requires 1–4 years of experience in study abroad counselling or admissions, strong communication, and proficiency with university portals and CRM systems.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of experience in study abroad counselling or admissions.
• Hands-on experience with university applications and admission processes.
• Good knowledge of university portals and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on countries, universities, courses and intake options.
• Prepare and submit applications through portals and platforms.
• Verify documents and ensure deadlines are met.
• Track status, offers, deposits and enrolments.
• Coordinate with students, counsellors, universities and partners.
• Maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

Student counselling

Admissions coordination

Communication skills

Documentation

Follow-up

Tools

CRM systems

University portals

Job description

Study Abroad Advisor - Admissions & Application Operations

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Location: Bangalore | Work Mode: Work From Office | Experience: 1-4 Years | Employment Type: Full Time

Role Overview

We are looking for a Study Abroad Advisor - Admissions & Application Operations who can manage both student counselling and end-to-end application operations.

The role involves understanding student profiles, recommending suitable study-abroad options, guiding students through the admission process, preparing and submitting university applications, managing documentation, coordinating with universities, following up on offers, and supporting the visa process.

The ideal candidate should have practical knowledge of study-abroad admissions and be comfortable handling both student interactions and application processing.

Key Responsibilities

Student Counselling & Advising

• Understand students' academic background, career goals, budget, and study preferences.
• Advise students on suitable countries, universities, courses, and intake options.
• Explain admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, timelines, and application procedures.
• Provide accurate guidance throughout the application and admission journey.
• Address student queries and ensure timely follow-ups.

Application & Admissions Operations

• Manage end-to-end university application processes.
• Prepare, review, and submit applications through university portals and application platforms.
• Collect and verify academic, financial, and other required documents.
• Ensure applications are complete and submitted within university deadlines.
• Track application status, pending requirements, offers, conditions, deposits, and enrolments.
• Follow up with universities regarding application status, additional requirements, and admission decisions.
• Coordinate with students, counsellors, universities, and partners to ensure smooth processing.
• Maintain accurate application and student records in the CRM.

Visa & Pre-Departure Support

• Support students with visa documentation and application requirements.
• Guide students on required financial, academic, and supporting documents.
• Coordinate the visa filing process and ensure documentation is complete.
• Track important visa and admission timelines.
• Support students with post-admission and pre-departure requirements.

Country Knowledge

Candidates should have good working knowledge of study-abroad admission processes for one or more of the following:

• USA
• Canada
• UK
• Germany
• Italy
• Ireland
• Other European countries

Should Understand

• University and course entry requirements
• Intakes and application deadlines
• Tuition fees and scholarships
• Academic and financial documentation
• University application procedures
• Conditional and unconditional offers
• Deposits and enrolment procedures
• Basic student visa documentation and processes
• Country-specific admission requirements

Skills & Experience

• 1-5 years of experience in study abroad counselling, admissions, application processing, or international education.
• Hands-on experience with university applications and admission processes is preferred.
• Good knowledge of university portals and CRM systems.
• Strong communication and student-handling skills.
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple student applications and deadlines simultaneously.
• Good understanding of study-abroad destinations and admission procedures.
• Ability to balance counselling responsibilities with operational/application work.