Freelance : International Student Recruitment Consultant

Private Advertiser; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 201,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High earning potential

International exposure

Flexible / freelance

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Malaysia is seeking a results-driven International Student Recruitment Consultant to recruit qualified international students to our academic programmes. The role focuses on developing student pipelines across Southeast Asia and South Asia markets.

This position operates as an independent contractor (Contract for Services). Responsibilities include student recruitment and counselling, market development across territories such as Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Pakistan and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business, Education, or related field.
• 1–3 years experience in international student recruitment (preferred).
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Melayu; additional languages are an advantage.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and achieve targets.
• Understanding of visa documentation process.

Responsibilities

• Student Recruitment & Counselling: Identify and recruit prospective international students and provide accurate counselling on programmes, entry requirements, tuition fees, and visa processes.
• Market Development: Develop recruitment networks in assigned territories (e.g., Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and build relationships with schools, sub-agents, education consultants, and partners.
• Application & Admission Support: Guide applicants on admissions, visa processes, and university life; coordinate with admissions for offer letters and enrollment confirmations; conduct informational sessions and workshops; follow up to improve conversion rates; ensure smooth onboarding and commencement.
• Compliance & Ethics: Adhere to Malaysian education regulations and institutional policies; avoid misrepresentation; maintain confidentiality of student details.

Skills

Sales skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Independent work

Targets

SEA/South Asia network

Education

Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business, Education, or related field

Job description

Freelance : International Student Recruitment Consultant

We are seeking a results-driven International Student Recruitment Consultant to recruit qualified international students to our academic programmes in Malaysia. The role focuses on developing student pipelines across Southeast Asia and South Asia markets.

This position operates as an independent contractor (Contract for Services).

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Recruitment & Counselling

Identify and recruit prospective international students.

Provide accurate counselling on programmes, entry requirements, tuition fees, and visa processes.

Conduct virtual or physical student briefings.

2. Market Development

Develop recruitment networks in assigned territories (e.g., Indonesia, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, etc.).

Build relationships with schools, sub-agents, education consultants, and partners.

3. Application & Admission Support

Provide guidance and support to prospective international students regarding admissions, visa processes, and university life.

Ensure compliance with Malaysian immigration and institutional requirements.

Coordinate with admissions team for offer letters and enrollment confirmations.

Conduct informational sessions and workshops for students and parents.

Follow up with applicants to improve conversion rates.

Ensure smooth onboarding and commencement.

5. Compliance & Ethics

Adhere to Malaysian education regulations and institutional policies.

Avoid misrepresentation of accreditation, rankings, or visa guarantees.

Maintain confidentiality of student details.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Business, Education, or related field

Minimum 1–3 years experience in international student recruitment (preferred)

Strong knowledge of Malaysia’s higher education landscape

English and Bahasa Melayu required; additional languages are an advantage

Strong sales, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build rapport with diverse audiences.

Ability to work independently and achieve targets

Understanding of visa documentation process

Network in SEA or South Asia markets

Why Join Us

• High earning potential
• International exposure
• Earn based on the number of students you successfully recruit, with no basic salary limit. The more students you recruit, the more you can earn—offering you the opportunity to grow your income based on your capability and desire.