Job Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a boutique overseas education consultancy based in Bengaluru, providing personalised, practical and independent guidance to students pursuing higher education abroad.

Led by an international education professional with 16+ years of industry experience, our approach is counselling-led rather than purely application-driven. We take the time to understand a student's academic background, career objectives, financial circumstances and long-term plans before recommending suitable study options.

We support students across Australia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, New Zealand, the UAE and Europe, with access to 600+ institutions across 10+ study destinations through our wider partner network.

Our services cover the complete student journey — from initial profile assessment and university selection through applications, admissions, visa preparation, enrolment and pre-departure support.

We are building a small, accountable and high-performing team where experienced consultants are expected to take ownership of their students rather than simply process applications.

EDUCATION CONSULTANT – BENGALURU | HYBRID

We are looking for an experienced Education Consultant / Overseas Education Counsellor who can independently counsel students, convert qualified enquiries and manage cases from the first consultation through enrolment.

THIS POSITION IS FOR BENGALURU-BASED CANDIDATES. IT IS A HYBRID ROLE AND NOT A FULLY REMOTE POSITION.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Independently counsel students and parents on overseas study options based on academic profile, career objectives, finances and destination suitability.
Assess student profiles and recommend appropriate countries, universities, courses and alternative pathways rather than simply providing generic university lists.
Demonstrate strong working knowledge of at least two major study destinations, including admissions requirements, documentation, intakes, scholarships, financial requirements and student visa processes.
Manage the complete student journey from enquiry to enrolment, including profile assessment, university shortlisting, applications, documentation, offers, acceptance requirements, financial preparation, visa coordination and pre-departure support.
Take complete ownership of assigned leads and conduct timely, structured follow-ups with students and parents.
Convert qualified enquiries into applications, offers, visas and enrolments while maintaining professional and ethical counselling standards.
Understand the commercial side of overseas education and work towards agreed application, enrolment and conversion targets.
Review application documents carefully and coordinate with processing teams to ensure applications are complete, accurate and submitted within deadlines.
Assist students with SOPs/personal statements, CVs, supporting documents, scholarship applications and university-specific requirements.
Explain offer conditions, deposits, financial requirements, visa documentation and subsequent steps clearly to students and parents.
Maintain accurate records of enquiries, counselling discussions, follow-ups, applications and conversion status.
Re-engage suitable existing and inactive leads where there is a genuine opportunity for conversion.
Keep up to date with university requirements, intake deadlines, scholarships, visa regulations and major policy changes affecting international students.
Participate in university events, student seminars, webinars, school/college outreach and other business-development activities when required.
Support and mentor junior team members where appropriate.

MANDATORY – ACTIVE UNIVERSITY OUTREACH

This is an active part of the role and not an optional responsibility.

The Senior Education Consultant will be expected to:

Proactively contact university representatives and international recruitment teams.
Develop and maintain professional relationships with university representatives.
Arrange university training sessions, counsellor briefings and student-facing interactions.
Seek regular updates on programs, admissions requirements, scholarships, intakes and application opportunities.
Identify potential university engagement and partnership opportunities for the business.
Maintain consistent follow-up with relevant university and institutional contacts rather than waiting for representatives to approach us.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Previous hands-on experience in overseas education counselling or international student recruitment.
Strong practical knowledge of at least two international study destinations.
Ability to independently assess a student profile and recommend realistic study options.
Demonstrable experience handling students through application, admission and visa stages.
Strong spoken and written English communication skills.
Confidence counselling both students and parents.
Strong follow-up and conversion ability without resorting to aggressive or misleading sales practices.
Good computer skills and ability to work comfortably with CRM systems, email, online university portals and digital documentation.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to take responsibility for individual performance rather than relying entirely on team-generated applications.
A proactive, commercially aware and accountable approach to work.

LOCATION & WORKING MODEL

Location: Bengaluru

Working Model: Hybrid

Candidates must be based in Bengaluru and available to attend the Bengaluru office and in-person student/university meetings when required.

This role is suited to an experienced overseas education professional who wants greater ownership of counselling, student outcomes, university relationships and business growth within a boutique consultancy environment.