STUDY ABROAD ADVISOR / COUNSELLOR

VIAVIFA Global Overseas Education; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

VIAVIFA is seeking a passionate Study Abroad Advisor/Counsellor to join our Bangalore-based team. You will counsel students and parents on overseas study opportunities, assess profiles, and recommend universities and programs to match individual needs.

The role requires 1–2 years in overseas education counselling, with on-site work only. Knowledge of admissions, visas and budgeting will help guide students through application and visa processes, ensuring timely documentation and follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in international education and overseas study opportunities.
• Knowledge of university admissions and international student visa processes.
• Ability to understand academic profiles and suggest appropriate study destinations.
• Strong student counselling, negotiation and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents regarding international education opportunities.
• Understand students' academic backgrounds, career aspirations, budgets and preferred destinations.
• Recommend suitable countries, universities, colleges and academic programmes based on individual profiles.
• Guide students through university and course selection, admission requirements and application procedures.
• Explain tuition fees, living expenses, scholarships and other relevant study-related costs.
• Assist students with admission applications, offer letters and documentation requirements.
• Provide guidance on student visa documentation, application procedures and interview preparation.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with prospective students and parents.
• Coordinate with universities, institutional representatives and internal documentation teams.
• Manage student enquiries, counselling records and application progress.
• Work towards individual counselling and admission conversion targets.

Job description

VIAVIFA is looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and student-focused Study Abroad Advisor / Counsellor to join our growing team in Bangalore.

If you have experience in overseas education counselling, student profile assessment, university selection and international admission processes, this is an opportunity to become part of our expanding global education division.

Position

Study Abroad Advisor / Counsellor

Company

VIAVIFA

Experience

1-2 Years in Overseas Education / Study Abroad Counselling

Employment Type

Full-Time

Work Mode

On-site (Office-Based)

Work Arrangement

Work from office only. No Work From Home (WFH) option.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents regarding international education opportunities.
• Understand students' academic backgrounds, career aspirations, budgets and preferred destinations.
• Recommend suitable countries, universities, colleges and academic programmes based on individual profiles.
• Guide students through university and course selection, admission requirements and application procedures.
• Explain tuition fees, living expenses, scholarships and other relevant study-related costs.
• Assist students with admission applications, offer letters and documentation requirements.
• Provide guidance on student visa documentation, application procedures and interview preparation.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with prospective students and parents.
• Coordinate with universities, institutional representatives and internal documentation teams.
• Manage student enquiries, counselling records and application progress.
• Work towards individual counselling and admission conversion targets.

What We Are Looking For

• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Strong interest in international education and overseas study opportunities.
• Knowledge of university admissions and international student visa processes.
• Ability to understand academic profiles and suggest appropriate study destinations.
• Strong student counselling, negotiation and follow-up skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to documentation.
• Target-oriented approach with a student-first counselling mindset.
• Proficiency in English; additional regional language skills will be an advantage.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• This is a strictly office-based, on-site position at our Bangalore office.
• Candidates must be comfortable working from the office on all scheduled working days.
• Remote working, work from home and hybrid working arrangements are not available for this position.