Postgraduate Admissions Consultant

About the Job

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Counselling Associate to join our team. As a key member of our postgraduate admissions unit, you will play a pivotal role in guiding international students through the complex process of securing admission to top universities worldwide.

Your primary responsibility will be to lead a team of counsellors, working closely with subject experts and editors to provide tailored guidance to clients from diverse academic backgrounds. Your expertise will be crucial in helping applicants navigate the nuances of global postgraduate applications, from refining their academic goals to crafting impactful application essays and preparing for interviews.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic, empathetic, and strategically-minded professional who thrives on delivering high-quality outcomes and fostering long-term relationships with clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as the main point of contact for international students and their families, providing personalized guidance on academics, extracurriculars, and application milestones.
• Designing and overseeing structured mentorship schedules with external mentors while ensuring students receive consistent support.
• Conducting one-on-one profile evaluations, advising on academics, extracurriculars, summer schools, internships, and overall profile building.
• Coaching students through standardized test preparation (SAT/ACT, APs, IELTS/TOEFL, etc.) and guiding them on subject or curriculum equivalencies (IB, A-Levels, CBSE, ISC, etc.).
• Assisting in the drafting, reviewing, and refining of application essays, personal statements, activity lists, résumés, and recommendation letters.
• Conducting mock interviews aligned with admissions standards of universities in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
• Coordinating weekly student-mentor sessions via Zoom/Google Meet and maintaining an updated database of student progress.
• Preparing detailed progress notes, ensuring applications stay on track with internal and university deadlines.
• Researching relevant undergraduate scholarships, financial aid, and merit-based opportunities, and assisting students with applications (CSS Profile, FAFSA, UCAS bursaries, etc.).
• Helping students and families evaluate admission offers by clarifying financial implications, career outcomes, and long-term pathways.
• Collaborating with internal faculty, mentors, and external partners to provide holistic and timely support.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in any discipline (preferably with personal experience of postgraduate study abroad in the U.S., U.K., Canada, or Europe).
• 3–5 years of experience in postgraduate admissions counseling, higher education advisory, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of program-specific requirements for Master's, PhD, MBA, and other postgraduate degrees.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in academic and professional writing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes applications simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• Empathetic, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong interpersonal skills to build trust with clients.
• Team leadership and training experience preferred.
• Familiarity with global postgraduate application systems and processes (e.g., university portals, MBA platforms, research program requirements).
• A deep passion for education, mentorship, and career development.

Benefits

• Impactful Work: Contribute to shaping the academic and career paths of high-potential postgraduate applicants.
• Vision-Driven Culture: Join a team that values mentorship, depth of thought, and long-term client success.
• Dynamic Environment: Collaborate in a close-knit, supportive team that celebrates curiosity, initiative, and results.
• International Outlook: Work with a global client base and network of mentors and subject experts from top institutions.
• Growth & Development: Competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and exposure to diverse postgraduate domains.

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