Senior Education Counsellor / Country Manager - Study Abroad

• 3 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• Bachelor/Honors

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

• Postgraduate qualifications or professional training in international education will be an advantage.

• 3 to 6 years
• The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Immigration and Education Consultancy Service

• 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.

Job Context

MY BAPO.COM 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.

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.

• 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.