Educational Counselor - Study Abroad

About the role

Foreign Edge Consultants, a study abroad advisory firm in Pakistan, is hiring a full-time, on-site Educational Counselor in Lahore. The counselor gives one-on-one academic and career counseling to students, helping them choose suitable programs, universities and countries according to their goals, qualifications and financial situation.

Key responsibilities

• Guide students through application procedures, documentation and timelines
• Coordinate with university representatives and internal teams so information is accurate and processes run smoothly
• Conduct counseling sessions and deliver information seminars
• Maintain detailed student records and follow up on applications and visa processes
• Support scholarship guidance and take part in study abroad events and expos
• Help improve counseling tools and resources

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Business or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage
• Prior experience in study abroad advising, academic counseling or higher education services is highly beneficial
• Ability to work with diverse student backgrounds, show cultural sensitivity and give ethical, student-centered guidance

Required skills

• Strong educational consulting and student/career counseling skills
• Excellent spoken and written English
• Organizational skills, attention to detail and use of office productivity tools and online communication platforms