Education Advisor

What you will be doing:

• Develop students’ awareness of study opportunities in the UK in order to recruit students to GSUK Partner Universities.
• Follow-up with students who showed interest in studying in GSUK partner universities by using a range of technology and social media to contact students, in order to convert inquiries into applications.
• Provide advice on suitable universities and majors based on applicants’ previous academic performance and financial abilities.
• Advise students on CVs, cover letters, and interviews and hold mock interviews and application form reviews.
• Perform admission functions by acquiring documents, completing Direct and UCAS applications, chasing offers.
• Counsel, apply and enroll students as per set target by ensuring conversion from lead to application and to enrolment.
• Openly communicate and regularly update students and parents on application and enrolment progress.
• Develop strong trustful relationships with Academic and Administration staffat Schools & Universities to facilitate the application and enrolment process.
• Liaise with Partner Institutions to get up-to-date information about courses, applications, admission procedures, and student advancement.
• Provide visa support.
• Maintains records of recruitment efforts per department guidelines.
• Deliver regular reports on targets and compose a forecast for the next quarter.
• Represent Global Study UK and Partner Universities at GSUK Education Fairs/info-sessions/School visits as well as at the local and partner’s Events.
• Assist in the research and development of contact lists for potential new marketing and recruitment channels, partnerships, and outreach.

To succeed as our Education Advisor, you will need:

• Bachelor’s Degree or above from an accredited institution of higher education
• Proven track record of relevant work experience; customer service or sales experience is beneficial
• Knowledge of UK HE system
• Awareness of UK immigration regulations, specifically Tier 4 Visa
• Excellent written, oral communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong presentation skills
• IT literacy, including MS Office, the internet, and social media technologies
• Ability to work by targets
• Ability to multi-task and deliver work to strict deadlines
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to Global Study’s policy of equal opportunity and the ability to work harmoniously with colleagues and students of all cultures and backgrounds
• Highly motivated, focused and results-driven
• Optimistic, positive, and supportive in all interactions with others

Other requirements:

• To work a flexible schedule to meet customer’s needs
• to work at weekends during Fairs/School Tours and other campaigns (approx. 8 Fairs/School Tours - 10 weekends a year)
• To work extra hours if requested
• To be accessible at weekends via phone/e-mail
• To represent GSUK at Universities’ Conferences
• To travel to MENA region if requested