Senior Student Counsellor And Visa Officer

Job Description

Title: Senior Student Counsellor And Visa Officer

Company Name: Global Study Abroad

Vacancy: 1

Age: 20 to 40 years

Job Location: Dhaka (Uttara)

Salary: Tk. 15000 - 25000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• Bachelor/Honors
• Masters

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's degree preferred)

• 2 to 5 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• Age 20 to 40 years

Listening Skill, Followup, Standard Speaking Skill

Experience with the Malaysian student visa application process

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in study abroad counselling and visa processing.
• Experience with international student recruitment is highly preferred.

Preferred Country Knowledge

Applicants should have experience processing applications for one or more of the following destinations:

• Malaysia
• United Kingdom
• Australia
• Malta
• European countries (Hungary, Lithuania, Cyprus, etc.)

Job Summary

Global Study Abroad is seeking an experienced, motivated, and target-oriented Senior Student Counsellor & Visa Officer to provide expert study abroad counselling and manage the complete student application and visa process. The ideal candidate should have excellent knowledge of international admissions, visa documentation, and student counselling, particularly for Malaysia, the UK, Australia, Canada, Malta, Europe, and other popular study destinations.

 Key Responsibilities:

Student Counselling

• Provide professional counselling to prospective students and parents regarding overseas education opportunities.
• Assess students' academic backgrounds and recommend suitable universities, programs, and countries.
• Explain admission requirements, tuition fees, scholarships, visa regulations, and living costs.
• Conduct one-on-one counselling sessions both in person and online.
• Follow up with prospective students until enrollment.

University Admissions

• Process university applications accurately and within deadlines.
• Prepare and submit complete admission files.
• Communicate with partner universities regarding applications and offer letters.
• Track application status and update students regularly.
• Maintain admission records in the CRM.

Visa Processing

• Prepare complete student visa files.
• Verify all financial and academic documents.
• Guide students regarding visa interviews and embassy requirements.
• Submit visa applications through university portals or immigration systems.
• Track visa progress until final approval.

Documentation

• Verify authenticity and completeness of all student documents.
• Ensure compliance with university and immigration requirements.
• Organize digital and physical student files.
• Prepare Statements of Purpose (SOP), Genuine Student (GS) statements, and supporting documents when required.

Client Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with students and parents.
• Resolve admission and visa-related queries professionally.
• Maintain excellent customer service throughout the application process.
• Handle complaints effectively and provide timely solutions.

Business Development

• Generate student leads through seminars, referrals, and educational events.
• Participate in education fairs and promotional activities.
• Build relationships with schools, colleges, and corporate partners.
• Achieve monthly admission and enrollment targets.

Team Coordination

• Mentor junior counsellors and visa officers.
• Coordinate with the admissions team and university representatives.
• Ensure smooth workflow within the counselling department.
• Report weekly and monthly performance to management.

Compliance

• Stay updated on immigration policies and university admission requirements.
• Ensure all processes comply with university and government regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

• Performance bonus