Educational Counselor

AHZ Associates was founded in London in 2012 and is one of the leading UK and international student recruitment agencies. AHZ Associates provides free advice and support to international students applying to study in the UK and has 45 offices in 16 countries across the world. For more details, please visit . An incredible opportunity has opened for a UK University Admission Counsellor to join the team at our Algiers office. The ideal applicant will thrive in a fast-paced, international environment and will have outstanding communication skills in addition to a strong drive for success. The ideal applicant will receive a competitive salary package and the chance to receive significant incentives.

Job title:

Education Consultant/Admission Consultant

Location:

Sharq, Kuwait

Salary:

Competitive + generous bonus

Main Duties:

The Admission consultant will be responsible for offering high-quality advice and guidance to international students seeking to study in the UK. The consultant will support the selection of both the university and course of study supporting the student with the entire admission process and assuring a high quality of service throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the team and managing sales of the region are the key roles of the position.
• Tele-counseling, counseling walk-in students based on their academic and career profile, shortlisting UK universities, and converting them into applicants.
• Communicate with the universities/backend application team for the admission process.
• Regular student follow-up and maintaining all records of existing and prospective clients in the CRM system.
• Maintaining cordial relations with the students throughout the process by clearing their doubts and queries.
• Explaining the advantages of UK universities and guiding them for future career options.
• Participating in university events.
• Coordinating with the team to make student appointments for university visits.
• Monitoring & reporting to senior managers on the effectiveness of strategies/campaigns.
• Support execution of the destination-wise activity calendars to deliver pipeline leads and conversion targets by intake.
• Meeting targets within the set deadlines.
• Being a productive and effective member of the office team and supporting office managers by exhibiting a collaborative operating style thereby building team spirit.
• Identifying key marketing opportunities.

Personal Preferences:

• Experience working in an administrative role, with the ability to work independently, managing your own workload as well as demonstrable experience working well within a team.
• Excellent communication skills in written and verbal English.
• Strong knowledge of the destination and international education systems.
• Ability to multitask under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Visible orientation towards high-quality service as an integral part of work ethics.
• Computer skills including MS Office and web browsing.
• A Bachelor's degree (UK graduates will have an advantage) and 1-2 years of overseas admission counselling experience are preferable.
• Strong problem-resolution skills.

Job Type:

Full-time

About you:

• You MUST be a Native Arabic speaker or fluent (essential).
• You MUST be fluent in English, both written and spoken (essential).
• MUST be living in Kuwait.
• Transferable Visa.
• Preferred experience in education consultancy.

Skills required:

• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office programmes.
• Excellent communication and consultative sales skills.
• Fast worker, who works well under pressure.
• Self-motivated, punctual, and highly organised.
• Energetic and ambitious.
• Customer service oriented.
• Attention to detail and patience.
• Supportive team player.

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

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