Study Abroad Admission specialist

Job Description

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.

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.

Application & Offer Management

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

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

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

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• Coordinate with the counselling, visa, and finance teams to ensure a smooth handoff at each stage
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• Maintain CRM/database entries with up-to-date, accurate application and offer status
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• Ensure compliance with university-specific and country-specific admission requirements
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• Prepare weekly/monthly reports on application pipelines, conversion rates, and pending actions
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• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (preference for International Relations, Business, or related fields)
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• Prior experience in study abroad consulting, international admissions, or student counselling is a strong plus
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
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• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple applications/deadlines simultaneously
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• Working knowledge of MS Office/Google Workspace; CRM experience preferred
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• Familiarity with application portals (UCAS, Common App, university-specific portals) is an advantage
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• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
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• Attention to detail, especially when handling official documents and offer conditions
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• Knowledge of admission requirements across New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, or Europe
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• Prior exposure to visa documentation processes
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• Multilingual ability (regional languages) to support diverse student base
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• Competitive salary + performance incentives
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• Opportunity to work directly with international universities and diverse student profiles
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• Growth path into senior counselling/admissions leadership roles
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• Collaborative, fast-paced work environment
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