Counselor

Job Description

Title: Counselor

Company Name: HELSOM EDUCATION & VISA SERVICES

Vacancy: 125

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor degree in any discipline
∎ Skills Required: Proficient in MS Office Applications

Job Context:
∎ Job opportunity in all division.
∎ Nature of Work: Consultancy.
∎ Office Place: District Headquarter/Sadar (All the districts of Bangladesh).
∎ Working Place: Own District Administrative AOR (Area of Responsibility).

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Student Counseling: Provide one-on-one counseling sessions to students who wish to study abroad. Listen to their educational goals, interests, and preferences to help them make informed decisions about study destinations, institutions, and programs.
∎ Admission Guidance: Assist students in selecting appropriate educational institutions and programs based on their academic qualifications and career aspirations. Provide detailed information about admission requirements and application procedures.
∎ Application Assistance: Help students prepare and submit applications to foreign universities or colleges. Review application materials, including transcripts, essays, recommendation letters, and resumes, to ensure they meet admission criteria.
∎ Test Preparation: Offer guidance on standardized tests such as TOEFL, IELTS, GRE, GMAT, or SAT, and recommend appropriate test preparation resources and courses.
∎ Financial Planning: Assist students in developing a comprehensive financial plan for their education abroad. This includes estimating tuition fees, living expenses, and potential scholarship or financial aid opportunities.
∎ Visa and Immigration Support: Provide information and guidance on visa application procedures, including required documents, interviews, and visa types. Ensure students understand immigration regulations and maintain legal status while studying abroad.
∎ Scholarship and Funding: Identify scholarship and grant opportunities that match students' qualifications and assist them in preparing scholarship applications.
∎ Orientation and Pre-Departure Support: Conduct pre-departure orientations to prepare students for the cultural, academic, and practical aspects of living and studying in a foreign country. Provide guidance on packing, travel, accommodation, and local customs.
∎ Cross-Cultural Advising: Help students understand and adapt to the cultural differences they may encounter while studying abroad. Provide tips for effective communication and cultural sensitivity.
∎ Maintain University Relations: Establish and maintain relationships with international universities and colleges. Coordinate visits from university representatives and participate in educational fairs and events.
∎ Documentation and Compliance: Ensure students have all required documents, such as transcripts, diplomas, and medical records. Advise students on health insurance and other compliance-related matters.
∎ Crisis Management: Be prepared to assist students in case of emergencies, such as health issues or legal problems, and provide guidance on the appropriate course of action.
∎ Reporting and Record-Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student interactions, applications, and outcomes. Generate reports and statistics for program evaluation and improvement.
∎ Continuing Education: Stay updated with changes in immigration policies, educational trends, and scholarship opportunities. Attend professional development events and workshops.
∎ Ethical Practices: Adhere to ethical guidelines and maintain transparency in all dealings with students and institutions. Avoid conflicts of interest and prioritize students' best interests.
∎ Promotion and Marketing: Promote study abroad programs and services to attract potential students. This may include creating marketing materials, attending education fairs, and utilizing social media platforms.
∎ Language and Cultural Competence: Proficiency in multiple languages and cultural sensitivity are assets, especially when dealing with students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Age 18 to 35 years
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ Advance knowledge about office application and good communication skill.
∎ Must have good knowledge about English writing, reading, understanding and conversation.
∎ Additional knowledge on software, programming, webpage development, graphics design, Photoshop and illustrator will get more preference.
∎ Professionally experienced on digital marketing and expert on other languages (i.e., Japanese, French) will get additional preference.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Performance bonus, Profit share
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 15 Oct 2023

Company Information:
∎ 18 Sep 2023
∎ HELSOM EDUCATION & VISA SERVICES
∎ Address : High Dream Palace, House...543, Road... Dhaka Cantonment to Mirpur DOHS, ECB Circle (Beside Dhaka Cantonment), Dhaka.

Category: Education/Training

: We want promising and ambitious candidates who have been residing for a long time at a permanent address (in their own district) and having good relationship and communication with mass people. Specially for those candidates we are really looking forward to build a future career in their own area, Helsom Education is always available to achieve their goal.