Counseller

Job Study abroad

Scholarship Pathway – A USA-based company is seeking a dedicated and experienced Student Counsellor to join our team. This is a work-from-home position available in both full-time and part-time capacities.

As a Student Counsellor, you will be responsible for providing expert guidance, counselling, and support to students pursuing their academic goals and planning their careers. This role requires excellent communication skills, a strong understanding of educational pathways, and the ability to provide both emotional and academic support to students.

We are a scholarship pathway company that helps students who face financial difficulties in paying tuition fees and living expenses while studying abroad, as well as those struggling to secure scholarships or university admission due to English language requirements.

Employee Benefits

• Salary: USD 500–1000 per month plus performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to work abroad with a dynamic, growing organisation
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Work-from-home, or Hybrid
• Health insurance, Provident Fund (PF), Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and Housing Allowance

Key Responsibilities

1. Student Counselling

• Provide counselling to students on their academic, personal, and career development, including overcoming barriers to scholarships and university admission.
• Guide students about the 100% scholarship pathways we offer.
• Counsel students about the education loans we provide for studying abroad.
• Provide information on pre-placement job offer letters available before departure.
• Explain how students can study abroad and pay tuition fees after securing a job.
• Advise students on pathways to Permanent Residency (PR) and citizenship.
• Prepare students for scholarship and university admission interviews.
• Offer guidance on university selection, course choices, and study destinations based on individual profiles, interests, and goals.

2. Career Guidance

• Help students identify suitable career paths and the academic qualifications required.
• Support students in choosing the right courses, exploring career opportunities, and preparing for competitive exams.
• Assist in preparing personal statements, CVs, and other application materials.
• Provide ongoing support for study visa applications.

3. Follow-Up and Monitoring

• Regularly follow up with students to track progress, address concerns, and provide continuous support.
• Ensure students meet all requirements for their chosen academic path, including visa documentation and deadlines.

4. Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate records of student counselling sessions, progress, and support provided.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with data protection policies.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum 10+2 or Bachelor’s Education
• Minimum 2 years proven experience in academic counselling or student support roles (preferably in education consultancy or the study abroad sector)
• Strong knowledge of international education systems, universities, courses, and scholarship opportunities

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and counselling abilities
• Fluency in English and proficiency in the native language

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