Counselor

Job Description

Job description

Full-time Education Counselor Required for Pokhara-Branch Office

TWGG Nepal Consultancy

Employment Type: Full Time (Sunday to Friday) (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

Job Location: New Road, Pokhara

Offered Salary: Negotiable

Student Counseling and Guidance

• Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to students to understand their educational background, career interests, and personal aspirations.
• Assist students in choosing the appropriate academic courses, study programs, or vocational training.
• Help students understand admission requirements, including standardized tests, language proficiency tests, and other prerequisites. 
• Offer career counseling and advice on how to align educational choices with future career goals.
• Guide students in choosing universities or colleges based on their interests, academic qualifications, and budget.

Country of Expertise

• Australia must.
• Other countries optional.

Study Abroad Counseling

• Advise students who are interested in studying abroad on country-specific admission processes, visa requirements, and scholarship opportunities.
• Provide information on student life, cultural adaptation, and accommodation options abroad.
• Assist students in preparing documents for visa applications, including advising on financial documents, letters of recommendation, and statement of purpose.
• Help students prepare for standardized tests like GRE, TOEFL, IELTS and SAT and other essential exams for international study.

Application Assistance

• Assist students with completing college/university applications and ensuring that all documents are accurately submitted.
• Review and edit personal statements, essays, and application forms for students.
• Track application deadlines and help students stay on top of critical dates. 

Scholarship and Financial Aid Guidance

• Advise students on available scholarships, financial aid options, and funding opportunities for studying domestically or abroad.
• Help students prepare scholarship applications and financial documents required for visa applications.

Collaboration with Educational Institutions

• Build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and study abroad programs to stay informed about admission policies and requirements.
• Coordinate with university representatives to provide students with updated information about courses, admission requirements, and campus life.
• Organize information sessions, university visits, and webinars to help students explore various educational options.

Visa and Immigration Counseling

• Assist students in understanding the student visa process for different countries like USA, UK, Australia, Canada and NZ. Australia is priority.
• Provide support in preparing visa applications, including necessary documentation, financial proof, and travel arrangements.
• Stay updated with changes in immigration laws and visa regulations that may affect students planning to study abroad.
• Writing Statement of Purpose (SOP).

Follow-Up and Support

• Offer continuous support to students throughout the application process, from the initial consultation to post-arrival support in case of international studies.
• Address any concerns or challenges students face, either in applying for universities or adapting to life in a new academic environment.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of students' academic progress, applications, and other relevant documentation.
• Track and report on the success rates of students in securing admissions, scholarships or visas.
• Data entry into CRM system.

Educational Workshops and Seminars

• Conduct workshops, seminars, and webinars on various topics related to education, such as choosing the right university, preparing for exams, and scholarships.
• Provide students with resources to help them make informed decisions about their academic futures.

Continuous Professional Development

• Stay updated on trends in education, both locally and globally, such as changes in admission requirements, immigration policies, and educational programs.
• Attend training, conferences, and webinars to enhance skills and knowledge about the evolving education industry.

Additional

• Follow up with leads and prospective students to meet admission target.
• Identify new business opportunities including new markets trend, customers’ needs and related services.
• Be updated with the information related to various universities.
• Be updated with immigration rules and regulation of concerned countries.
• Correspond with enrolled students and parents via email, phone, skype or mail
• Develop contents for brochures, prospectus, social media and other marketing materials.
• Prepare business proposal, letters and related documents.
• Support the organization proactively for company growth.
• Other duties as assigned by head office.

Job Specification

Required qualifications for this job

Required Education Level: Under Graduate (Bachelor)

Required Experience: More than or equal to 2 years

Other Specification

• 4 Year Bachelors in any field.
• Good communication skills.
• Good command of English language.
• Team player.
• Self-motivated.
• Passion for education and visa.
• Good command of Microsoft Word and CRM system.
• Time Management Skills
• Ability to handle pressure.
• Multitasking skills.
• Customer focused.

You can also send you CV at: [email protected]