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