University Admissions Counsellor

About the Role

UniHawk Global is seeking a University Admissions Counsellor to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time role involves managing the complete student application lifecycle, ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality admissions delivery for international universities.

Role Overview

The University Admissions Counsellor will be responsible for guiding students and parents through the higher education admissions process. This position requires strong expertise in international admissions, student counselling, and comprehensive application management. Fluency in both Arabic and English is mandatory for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct counselling and sales meetings with students and parents to offer customised higher education pathways.
• Review and edit Personal Statements, Essays, CVs, and other supporting documents.
• Guide students through offer acceptance, deposit payments, accommodation arrangements, and visa processes.
• Conduct feedback surveys at application submission and visa outcome stages.
• Review student academic documents and prepare university shortlists aligned with their profile and preferences.
• Ensure all required documents are verified before submission.
• Manage end-to-end application submissions through direct and partner portals.
• Monitor turnaround times and follow up with universities for application outcomes.
• Ensure every application is accurately recorded in the CRM system.
• Conduct offer review meetings with students and support finalisation decisions.
• Oversee visa documentation verification and assist students during visa application completion.
• Ensure Google review requests are sent post visa issuance.

Reporting and Coordination

• Maintain daily reporting and updates on application status.
• Coordinate with the Operations Team to ensure timely submissions and process compliance.
• Report directly to the Business Head.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in international admissions processes, student counselling, and application management.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing the complete student application lifecycle.
• Mandatory fluency in both Arabic and English.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, within a global education consultancy environment.