Postgraduate Education Navigator

Academic Career Pathway Coach

• We are seeking a highly skilled Academic Career Pathway Coach to join our team. As an integral part of our client success strategy, you will play a pivotal role in guiding postgraduate applicants through their academic and career journeys.
• You will lead a team of professionals, collaborate with subject matter experts, and provide strategic guidance to help clients succeed in a competitive global landscape.
• This is an ideal opportunity for a dynamic, empathetic, and strategically minded individual who thrives on helping motivated candidates achieve their academic and career ambitions.
• Key Responsibilities:
  • Serving as the primary point of contact for students and families, providing personalized guidance on academics, extracurriculars, and application milestones.
  • Designing and overseeing structured mentorship programs 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 development.
  • 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 top universities.
  • Coordinating weekly student-mentor sessions via video conferencing and maintaining an updated database of student progress.
  • Preparing detailed progress reports, 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.
• Qualifications & Skills:
  • 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.
• Why Join Our Team?
  • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients and contribute to their academic and career success.
  • Collaborate in a close-knit, supportive team that celebrates curiosity, initiative, and results.
  • Work with a global client base and network of mentors and subject experts from top institutions.
  • Enjoy competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and exposure to diverse postgraduate domains.
  • Pursue a role that aligns with your passion for education and career development.