Study Abroad Counsellor

Univo Edtech; Dadri; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Univo Edtech is seeking a Pathways Program Counselor to guide prospective students through international education opportunities, including pathway, foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs.

You will counsel students and parents, support university applications, provide visa guidance, and manage leads to convert inquiries into enrollments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 15 years of experience in overseas education counseling, admissions, or student recruitment.
• Knowledge of international admissions processes and visa procedures.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents regarding study abroad opportunities across destinations.
• Guide students through the complete application process and assist with documentation.
• Advise on visa requirements and pre-departure arrangements.
• Handle inquiries and manage leads to achieve enrollments and targets.
• Maintain relationships with students, parents, and university partners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sales mindset

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Study Abroad Pathways Program Counselor is responsible for guiding prospective students through international education opportunities, including pathway, foundation, undergraduate, postgraduate, and transfer programs. The role involves student counseling, university selection, admissions support, visa guidance, application management, and conversion of leads into enrollments.

Key Responsibilities

Student Counseling & Advising

• Counsel students and parents regarding study abroad opportunities across destinations such as the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and Europe.
• Assess student profiles, academic background, career goals, budget, and eligibility.
• Recommend suitable pathway, foundation, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs.
• Provide accurate information on admission requirements, scholarships, tuition fees, and career outcomes.

Admissions & Application Support

• Guide students through the complete application process.
• Assist with document collection, SOPs, LORs, resumes, and university applications.
• Track applications and coordinate with university representatives.
• Ensure timely submission of applications and supporting documents.

Visa & Pre-Departure Assistance

• Advise students on visa requirements and documentation.
• Support visa interview preparation and compliance procedures.
• Conduct pre-departure orientation sessions covering accommodation, travel, and cultural adaptation.

Lead Management & Conversions

• Handle inbound and outbound student inquiries.
• Conduct counseling sessions via phone, video calls, and in-person meetings.
• Follow up with leads and maintain high conversion rates.
• Achieve monthly enrollment and revenue targets.

Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with students, parents, university partners, and recruitment agents.
• Participate in education fairs, webinars, seminars, and promotional events.
• Maintain student records and updates in CRM systems.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Marketing, International Relations, or a related field.
• 15 years of experience in overseas education counseling, admissions, or student recruitment.
• Knowledge of international admissions processes and visa procedures.
• Experience with CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong counseling and relationship-building abilities.
• Sales and conversion-oriented mindset.
• Problem-solving and objection-handling skills.
• Attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines.