Senior Education Counsellor- Finland

Job Description

Title: Senior Education Counsellor- Finland

Company Name: MAYFAIR GLOBAL EDUCATION

Vacancy: 3

Age: At least 23 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• Bachelor/Honors

• Bachelor`s/Honours degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

• A Master`s degree, recognized foreign qualification or previous study experience in Finland will be considered an added advantage.

• Graduates from all recognized universities may apply, provided they meet the required professional experience.

• At least 3 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• Age At least 23 years

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience; 3–5+ years is preferred.
• Genuine, practical and verifiable Finland counselling experience is mandatory.
• Proven, hands-on experience specifically in Finland student counselling and student recruitment is mandatory.
• Practical experience with Finnish university/UAS applications, Studyinfo.fi, admission procedures and offer processing is required.
• Strong practical knowledge of Enter Finland student residence permit documentation, insurance requirements, VFS procedures and embassy preparation is required.
• Previous employment with an established education consultancy, international student recruitment organization or recognized study-abroad company is required.
• Candidates must be able to demonstrate and verify their previous Finland-related counselling and application experience during the recruitment process.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Strong communication, counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Bangla.
• Strong understanding of the Finnish higher education system and admission process.
• Ability to independently handle multiple student files and deadlines.
• Strong follow-up, student conversion and sales skills.
• Professional, responsible, target-oriented and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.

Context:

We are looking for three highly experienced and result-oriented Senior Education Counsellors –Finland with genuine, hands-on professional experience in Finnish university admissions, student recruitment and residence permit processing. This is a senior-level appointment. Candidates without practical Finland counselling experience are requested not to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students and guardians by phone and in person regarding higher education opportunities in Finland.

• Assess academic qualifications, English proficiency, financial capacity and career goals, then recommend suitable Finnish universities, Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), programmes and scholarship opportunities.

• Independently manage end-to-end Finland applications through Studyinfo.fi and institution-specific application portals.

• Review academic documents and advise students regarding eligibility, admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarships and application conditions.

• Guide students in preparing SOPs, motivation letters, CVs, work-experience evidence and other required application materials.

• Prepare students for entrance examinations, video assignments, interviews and admission-related assessments.

• Support students with tuition fee payment, insurance, Enter Finland residence permit applications, VFS identification appointments and embassy preparation.

• Communicate professionally with Finnish universities and UASs and follow up on applications, offers and admission-related matters.

• Monitor application, tuition, residence permit, enrolment and arrival deadlines and maintain accurate records of every application stage.

• Follow up with prospective students, achieve assigned recruitment and enrolment targets, and provide accurate pre-departure guidance on accommodation, living costs, arrival procedures and student life in Finland.

• Attractive and competitive salary package.

• Performance-based salary increment.

• Mobile bill allowance.

• Performance bonus and sales commission opportunities.

• Annual salary review.

• Two Eid festival bonuses - each equivalent to 50% of basic salary.

• Career growth and professional development opportunities.