Job Title: Study Abroad Counsellor for Undergrad

Location:
Remote

Job Type
Full time Experience
- Minimum 5 Years

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Undergraduate Study Abroad Counsellor to guide middle and high school students (Classes 8th to 12th) through their international education journeys. In this role, you will partner closely with students and parents to build strong applicant profiles, curate target university lists, oversee application strategy (including SOP/LOR guidance), and navigate final admissions and visa logistics.

Key Responsibilities
• Admissions & Career Counselling: Provide end-to-end guidance to students and parents, matching academic strengths and career aspirations with suitable international undergraduate pathways.
• Early Engagement & Profile Building (Classes 8–12): Work with young students to develop holistic profiles through extracurricular alignment, summer programs, leadership projects, and skill building.
• University Shortlisting: Conduct data-driven research to curate balanced lists of target, reach, and safety institutions tailored to each student's academic and financial profile.
• SOP & LOR Guidance: Mentor students through brainstorming, structuring, and editing high-impact Statements of Purpose (SOPs), personal essays, and Letters of Recommendation (LORs).
• Visa & Logistics Support: Assist admitted students with visa documentation, interview preparation,



financial proofing, and pre-departure orientations.
• Task & Process Management: Manage candidate pipelines, track application deadlines across multiple global admission systems (e.g., Common App, UCAS), and maintain up-to-date candidate records. Required Experience
• UG Specialization: Proven track record in undergraduate-specific study abroad admissions and career counselling.
• Top-Tier Track Record: Demonstrated success in helping candidates secure admissions to Ivy League institutions, Oxbridge, or QS Top 50 global universities.
• Profile Building Expertise: Hands-on experience advising high school students on long-term strategy and portfolio development from Grade 8 onwards. Key Skills & Competencies
• Research & Problem-Solving: Deep, current knowledge of global higher education systems, standardized testing requirements, and evolving admission trends.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust with high school students, parents, school counsellors, and university admissions teams.
• Data & Pipeline Management: Proficiency in organizing student data, application deadlines, and documents efficiently using CRMs or tracking tools.
• Mentorship & Analytical Editing: Ability to critique personal statements and creative writing without compromising the student's authentic voice.

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