Study Abroad Counselor Student Advisor

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students one-on-one (in person by phone or via video call) to understand their academic goals budget and preferences and recommend suitable study destinations institutions and programs.
  
• Guide students through the entire application process including documentation personal statements recommendation letters and institution-specific requirements.
  
• Advise students on visa application procedures financial documentation and compliance requirements for their target countries.
  
• Track each students application pipeline from initial inquiry to offer acceptance and enrollment ensuring timely follow-up at every stage.
  
• Build and maintain relationships with partner universities colleges and institutions abroad to stay current on admission requirements deadlines and program offerings.
  
• Conduct pre-departure briefings covering accommodation cultural adjustment academic expectations and logistics.
  
• Maintain accurate up-to-date student records within Univacitys CRM/platform logging interactions document status and next steps.
  
• Address student and parent concerns with patience and clarity managing expectations around timelines costs and outcomes.
  
• Stay current on changes to immigration policy visa regulations and admissions trends across key study destinations (UK US Canada Australia Europe etc.).
  
• Collaborate with the marketing team to support webinars info sessions and outreach events for prospective students.
  
• Meet individual and team targets for student applications conversions and successful enrollments.
  

Requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in study abroad counseling international student advising or education consulting.
  
• Demonstrated track record of successfully guiding students through university applications and visa processes.
  
• Strong working knowledge of admissions requirements and visa procedures for at least two major study destinations.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with students and parents.
  
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of student cases simultaneously without losing attention to detail.
  
• Bachelors degree in Education International Relations Counseling or a related field.
  

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Personal experience studying or living abroad.
  
• Familiarity with CRM systems or student management platforms.
  
• Existing network of contacts at partner universities or institutions.
  
• Multilingual ability.
  
• Experience with scholarship or financial aid advising.
  
• A calm reassuring manner when handling high-stress situations (rejections visa delays deadline pressure).
  
• Genuine passion for international education and student success.
  

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives tied to successful enrollments.
  
• Opportunities for professional development including training on new destination markets.
  
• A meaningful role directly shaping students futures.
  
• Collaborative mission-driven team culture.