Experience
- 3 to 6 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service, Consulting Firms
Education
- Bachelor/Honors
Requirements
- 3 to 6 years
- The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service, Consulting Firms
Skills Required
Additional Requirements
- Age 23 to 40 years
Practical knowledge of international university admissions and student visa documentation.
Strong understanding of study abroad counselling, student eligibility assessment, and application processing.
Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English.
Ability to counsel students and guardians professionally and confidently.
Strong documentation review, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with CRM systems, online university application portals, and office productivity tools.
Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines.
Professional integrity, confidentiality, empathy, and commitment to ethical counselling.
Leadership and team-management skills will be an advantage.
Responsibilities & Context
Job Context
Bahire Poralekha (BAPO) is seeking experienced, responsible, and results-oriented professionals for the position of Senior Education Counsellor / Country Manager – Study Abroad.
The selected candidate will provide professional international education guidance, manage student admission processes, develop destination-specific recruitment strategies, and contribute to the growth of BAPO's international student recruitment operations.
This role requires a strong understanding of international education systems, university admission procedures, student eligibility assessment, documentation requirements, and ethical student counselling practices.
Depending on experience and expertise, the selected candidate may be assigned responsibility for one or more international study destinations, including South Korea, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Australia, European countries, or other relevant markets.
Key Responsibilities
Student Counselling & Guidance
Provide professional counselling to students and guardians regarding international education opportunities.
Assess academic backgrounds, financial readiness, language proficiency, and study objectives.
Recommend suitable countries, universities, institutions, and academic programs based on student profiles.
Explain tuition fees, scholarships, admission requirements, living expenses, and available study pathways.
Maintain transparent communication regarding admission conditions, visa requirements, and potential risks.
University Admission & Application Management
Manage student applications from initial counselling through admission and pre-departure stages.
Review academic documents, application forms, statements of purpose, recommendation letters, and supporting documents.
Coordinate with international university admission teams and institutional representatives.
Track application deadlines, admission decisions, offer letters, tuition payment requirements, and enrolment confirmations.
Maintain accurate applicant records and timely application updates.
Visa Documentation & Compliance
Guide students through relevant visa application documentation and preparation.
Review financial, academic, and supporting documents for completeness and consistency.
Assist students with interview preparation where applicable.
Stay updated on destination-specific immigration and student visa requirements.
Ensure that counselling and documentation practices follow relevant laws, institutional requirements, and ethical standards.
Avoid misleading claims, unauthorized guarantees, or misrepresentation of student information.
Country Management & Recruitment Development
Develop recruitment strategies for assigned study destinations.
Monitor university intake schedules, scholarships, eligibility requirements, and recruitment opportunities.
Maintain relationships with university representatives and international institutional partners.
Identify suitable recruitment campaigns and student engagement opportunities.
Support country-specific seminars, webinars, university presentations, and admission events.
Student Conversion & Relationship Management
Follow up with prospective students and maintain accurate counselling records.
Convert qualified enquiries into applications and enrolments through ethical, professional counselling.
Coordinate with marketing and business development teams to improve student recruitment.
Maintain strong student satisfaction, professional communication, and service quality.
Support students during pre-departure preparation and institutional onboarding.
Team Leadership & Operational Reporting
Supervise junior counsellors or assigned team members where required.
Maintain accurate CRM records and applicant pipeline reports.
Prepare weekly and monthly recruitment performance updates.
Monitor application progress, student conversion, institutional deadlines, and documentation quality.
Report operational challenges and recommend practical improvements.
Employment Requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university in any relevant discipline.
Postgraduate qualifications or professional training in international education will be an advantage.
Experience
Preferably 3–5 years of experience in international education counselling, study abroad consultancy, university admissions, or student recruitment.
Strong destination-specific knowledge and proven admission processing experience are preferred.
Applicants with established university networks or prior country-management experience will receive additional consideration.
Additional Requirements
Practical knowledge of international university admissions and student visa documentation.
Strong understanding of study abroad counselling, student eligibility assessment, and application processing.
Excellent communication skills in Bangla and English.
Ability to counsel students and guardians professionally and confidently.
Strong documentation review, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Familiarity with CRM systems, online university application portals, and office productivity tools.
Ability to manage multiple applications and deadlines.
Professional integrity, confidentiality, empathy, and commitment to ethical counselling.
Leadership and team-management skills will be an advantage.
Preferred Destination Expertise
Candidates with professional experience in one or more of the following markets are encouraged to apply:
South Korea
United Kingdom
Australia and New Zealand
Malaysia
European Union and other European study destinations
Japan and China
Other established international education destinations
Candidates are not required to have expertise in every destination. Strong practical knowledge of one or more markets may be sufficient.
Performance Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated through counselling quality, application accuracy, student satisfaction, qualified application conversions, enrolment outcomes, compliance, team coordination, and overall recruitment effectiveness.
Performance targets must be achieved without compromising ethical counselling or student protection standards.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should apply through Bdjobs with an updated CV highlighting their relevant international education experience, destination expertise, university admission experience, and professional achievements.
Applicants are encouraged to mention the countries and education markets in which they have practical working experience.
Application Deadline: 17 November 2026
Bahire Poralekha (BAPO)
Website: https://www.bahireporalekha.com
We believe international education counselling should be transparent, responsible, student-focused, and professionally accountable.
Job Other Benifits
- Provident fund,Tour allowance,Over time allowance,Mobile bill
- Salary Review: Yearly
- Festival Bonus: 2
Competitive, negotiable salary based on experience and destination expertise.
Attractive performance-based student recruitment and admission incentives.
Annual salary review.
Two festival bonuses.
Mobile communication allowance.
Official tour and travel allowance.
Provident fund and gratuity, subject to company policy and eligibility.
Overtime allowance where applicable.
Professional training and destination-specific development opportunities.
Opportunities for institutional networking and international education exposure.
Career advancement opportunities into country management and senior leadership positions.