University Admissions Counsellor
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Travel
Frequent travel within GCC countries required
Job summary
The University Admissions Counsellor will manage the complete student application lifecycle while ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality admissions delivery.
The role requires strong expertise in international admissions processes, student counselling, and application management.
Fluency in Arabic and English is mandatory.
Counselling & Student Engagement
- Conduct counselling and sales meetings with students and parents, offering customised higher education pathways.
- Review and edit Personal Statements, Essays, CVs, and supporting documents.
- Guide students through offer acceptance, deposit payments, accommodation, and visa processes.
- Conduct feedback surveys at application submission and visa outcome stages.
Application Management
- Review student academic documents and prepare university shortlists aligned with profile and preferences.
- Ensure all required documents are verified before submission.
- Manage end-to-end application submissions (direct and partner portals).
- Monitor turnaround times and follow up with universities for application outcomes.
- Ensure every application is accurately recorded in the CRM.
- Conduct offer review meetings with students and support finalisation decisions.
- Oversee visa documentation verification and assist students during visa application completion.
- Ensure Google review requests are sent post visa issuance.
Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain daily reporting and updates on application status.
- Coordinate with the Operations Team to ensure timely submissions and process compliance.
- Report to the Business Head.
Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in international university admissions and counselling.
- Strong knowledge of UG and PG application processes for destinations such as the UK, USA, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
- Experience handling application platforms such as Common App, UCAS, and partner portals.
- Hands-on experience guiding students through international visa processes.
- Fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written) is mandatory.
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently across GCC countries.
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