Senior Educational Counselor

AHZ Kuwait; Gouvernement Hawalli; On-site; KWD 9,600 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

AHZ Associates Kuwait in Kuwait City is seeking a Senior Student Counsellor for our Salmia branch. You will guide expatriate and Saudi-sponsored students through global university admissions and convert inquiries into enrolments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of direct counselling experience, strong knowledge of international admissions, and excellent communication skills. English fluency is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• Over three years of direct student counselling experience.
• Strong knowledge of international university admissions.
• Experience counselling students for multiple global study destinations, not UK alone.
• Proven ability to convert enquiries into applications and enrolments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet recruitment targets.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on university and course options across global destinations.
• Manage the complete admissions process from enquiry to enrolment.
• Provide tailored guidance to expatriate students and Saudi-sponsored applicants.
• Review academic documents and ensure university requirements are met.
• Follow up with applicants and university admissions teams to secure offers.

Skills

Student counselling

Expatriate market

Saudi-sponsored students

University admissions

Recruitment targets

English fluency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Kuwait City

Company: AHZ Associates Kuwait

Salary: Competitive

Availability: Immediate start preferred

About AHZ

AHZ is an international education consultancy headquartered in London, supporting students in accessing higher education opportunities worldwide through partnerships with universities across multiple destinations.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced and target-driven Senior Student Counsellor to join our Salmia branch. The ideal candidate must have over three years of direct student counselling experience, particularly within the expatriate market and with Saudi-sponsored students.

The role involves managing student enquiries, providing guidance on global university admissions, converting prospective students into enrolments, and supporting the branch's recruitment objectives across multiple international study destinations.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students on university and course options across global destinations, including the UK, Europe, and other international markets.
• Manage the complete admissions process, from initial enquiry and application to offer acceptance and enrolment.
• Provide tailored guidance to expatriate students and Saudi-sponsored applicants.
• Review academic documents and ensure applications meet university requirements.
• Follow up with applicants and university admissions teams to secure offers and successful enrolments.
• Achieve individual recruitment targets and contribute to branch performance.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow company procedures.
• Participate in student recruitment events, education fairs, and promotional activities.

Requirements

• Over three years of direct student counselling experience, particularly within the Saudi Arabian expatriate market and with Saudi-sponsored students.
• Strong knowledge of international university admissions and student recruitment.
• Experience counselling students for multiple global study destinations, rather than the UK alone.
• Proven ability to convert enquiries into applications and successful enrolments.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work towards recruitment targets.
• Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.