Study Abroad Admission specialist

AVP Education and Visas is a study abroad consultancy helping students in India secure admissions to top universities across the New Zealand/ UK / USA / Canada / Australia / Europe. We guide students through every step of their journey — from shortlisting universities to visa approval — and we're looking for a detail-oriented Admission Specialist to join our growing team.

Role Overview

The Admission Specialist will be the backbone of our admissions process — managing university applications, liaising directly with international institutions, tracking offer letters, and guiding students/parents through options at every stage. This is a high-ownership role requiring strong organizational skills, excellent written communication, and the ability to manage multiple student files simultaneously under deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Application & Offer Management

• Prepare, review, and submit student applications to partner universities/colleges abroad
• Track application status end-to-end and follow up proactively with institutions
• Receive, verify, and process offer letters (conditional and unconditional)
• Maintain accurate records of deadlines, document checklists, and application stages for each student

University & College Communication

• Act as the primary point of contact with university admissions offices and international student recruitment teams
• Resolve queries related to documentation, eligibility, deferrals, and conditions on offer letters
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with university representatives and in-country agents

Student & Parent Counselling

• Present students with suitable university/course options based on their academic profile, budget, and career goals
• Explain offer letter conditions, scholarship opportunities, and next steps clearly to students and parents
• Guide students on document preparation (SOPs, LORs, transcripts, financial documents) required for applications

Coordination & Process Management

• Coordinate with the counselling, visa, and finance teams to ensure a smooth handoff at each stage
• Maintain CRM/database entries with up-to-date, accurate application and offer status
• Ensure compliance with university-specific and country-specific admission requirements
• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on application pipelines, conversion rates, and pending actions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preference for International Relations, Business, or related fields)
• Prior experience in study abroad consulting, international admissions, or student counselling is a strong plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple applications/deadlines simultaneously
• Working knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace; CRM experience preferred
• Familiarity with application portals (UCAS, Common App, university-specific portals) is an advantage
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Attention to detail, especially when handling official documents and offer conditions

Good to Have

• Knowledge of admission requirements across New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or Europe
• Prior exposure to visa documentation processes
• Multilingual ability (regional languages) to support diverse student base

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + performance incentives
• Opportunity to work directly with international universities and diverse student profiles
• Growth path into senior counselling/admissions leadership roles
• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment