Educational Counselor

University of Cyberjaya; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cyberjaya is seeking an Education Counsellor to guide prospective students in choosing suitable academic programmes and support recruitment activities. The role requires strong communication and sales skills, with willingness to travel and work weekends as needed.

The successful candidate will attend counselling events, build relationships with schools and industry stakeholders, and promote all available programmes to meet recruitment targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree required or at least 2 years in student recruitment.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and sales skills are essential.
• Willing to travel and work on weekends when required.
• Self-motivated, proactive and target-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and attend counselling events in multiple states during recruitment periods.
• Attend school events to build awareness and promote programmes.
• Maintain networks with stakeholders in the education sector and agency partners.
• Stay informed about industry knowledge and market trends in education.
• Support the institution in related recruitment activities and promotions.
• Promote all available programmes through promotional activities.
• Achieve monthly sales targets.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Education

Diploma or degree in any field

Job description

Company Description The University of Cyberjaya is a premier institution located in Malaysia’s first smart city, offering a transformative educational experience on a modern, eco-friendly campus. Ranked among the top 1% of universities in Southeast Asia in the QS University Rankings, it is recognized for excellence in medicine, teaching quality, graduate employability, facilities, and social responsibility. The University also holds a strong position in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, including Top 200 for Good Health and Well-being (SDG 3) and Top 300 for Gender Equality (SDG 5). Since its founding in 2005 with a focus on medicine and pharmacy, it has grown to offer over 50 programmes across health sciences, nursing, pharmaceutical sciences, psychology, business, and biomedical engineering. With a diverse community of more than 10,000 students and over 20,000 alumni, guided by distinguished academic and healthcare leaders, the University is shaping future professionals who contribute to innovation, humanitarian work, and industry advancement.

Company: University of Cyberjaya

Department: Malaysia Student Recruitment

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and results-oriented Education Counsellor to guide prospective students in choosing suitable academic programmes and support student recruitment activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and attend counselling events in multiple states during recruitment periods;
• Attend school events to build awareness;
• Maintain close networks with stakeholders in the industry, such as education institutions, other agency partners, school principals and counsellors;
• Maintain good product knowledge, industry knowledge and market trends of the education industry;
• Support the institution in other related activities;
• Promote all available programmes within the institution through various promotional activities; and
• Ensure monthly sales target is met.

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in any field, or at least 2 years of experience in student recruitment.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and sales skills.
• Willing to travel and work on weekends when required.
• Self-motivated, proactive and target-oriented.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.