STUDY ABROAD COUNSELOR
Bridgewell Academic
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India2h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Study Abroad Counselor is a full-time, on-site role based in Noida. The counselor will guide prospective students through the entire study abroad process, including initial counseling, program selection, university shortlisting, and application planning.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct one-on-one and group counseling sessions.
- Explain admission requirements, timelines, and documentation.
- Help students prepare competitive applications.
- Coordinate with universities and partners.
- Maintain accurate student records.
- Follow up on applications and admissions decisions.
- Contribute to outreach activities, seminars, and information sessions.
- Respond promptly to inquiries.
- Collaborate with the team to ensure a supportive and informed experience for every student.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Counseling and advisory skills: Ability to understand student goals and provide clear, individualized guidance.
- Communication skills: Fluent spoken and written English and the ability to explain complex processes in a simple, structured way.
- Knowledge of international education systems: Including admission requirements and study visa processes for major destinations (e.g., US, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe).
- Proficiency in office productivity tools: Such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software.
- Proficiency in CRM or student management systems.
- Organizational and time-management skills: With attention to detail in handling documents, deadlines, and student records.
- Collaboration skills: Ability to work with colleagues and external partners, maintaining a student-centric approach.
- Comfort working in an on-site environment in Noida.
- Flexibility to support events, workshops, and extended counseling sessions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
- A background in education, counseling, or international studies is an advantage.
- Prior experience in study abroad counseling, academic advising, or education consulting is preferred but not mandatory.