Sr Study Abroad Counsellor
Full-timeMid · 5-8 yearsH1B likely
About this role
About the Role
We are seeking a Sr Study Abroad Counsellor with a strong foundation in career-led international education guidance, particularly for US, UK, Europe & Singapore higher education pathways. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy working closely with students and families to build thoughtful, long-term academic and career roadmaps, rather than transactional admissions support.
You will play a key role in helping students make well-informed, high-stakes decisions by combining deep knowledge of the
US, UK, Europe & Singapore education system with a holistic understanding of career outcomes, fitment, and return on investment
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver personalized, end-to-end study abroad guidance for students aspiring to study abroad.
- Conduct in-depth student discovery and profiling covering academics, interests, career aspirations, financial considerations, and long-term goal
- Design custom study abroad pathways aligned to each student’s career vision and strengths
- Advise students on high-quality and premium US, UK, Europe & Singapore programs, including:
- Undergraduate and postgraduate pathways
- STEM, Liberal Arts, Business, and interdisciplinary programs
- Program outcomes, employability, and post-study opportunities
- Support students through:
- Strategic university shortlisting based on fitment
- Application planning and timelines
- SOP and essay direction (providing structure, feedback, and strategy)
- Engage confidently with parents as a trusted advisor, addressing concerns around safety, outcomes, and long-term value.
- Stay current with trends in:
- The US, UK, Europe & Singapore higher education landscape
- Admissions processes and evaluation criteria
- Career outcomes and evolving student pathways
Experience & Background
- 5-8 years of experience in career guidance, education advisory, or international education counselling
- Proven exposure to study abroad counselling, particularly for students targeting selective or premium programs
- Experience working in structured, process-driven counselling environments focused on student outcomes
Skills & Attributes
- Strong counselling and diagnostic skills
- Ability to take a career-first, student-centric approach to guidance
- Excellent communication skills with students and parents
- High standards of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
- Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple student journeys