Study Abroad Counselor – South Korea & Europe

About the role

The Counselor (South Korea & Europe) will provide detailed guidance to prospective students seeking higher education opportunities in South Korea and European countries. Based full‑time in Kathmandu, the role involves one‑on‑one counseling, assessing academic and career goals, and recommending suitable courses, universities and countries.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct one‑on‑one counseling sessions for prospective students interested in South Korea and European universities.
• Assess academic and career goals and recommend suitable courses, institutions and countries.
• Assist students with application procedures, scholarship options and visa requirements, ensuring accurate documentation and timely submissions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of universities, admission criteria and visa regulations; coordinate with partner institutions.
• Maintain student records, follow up on inquiries and collaborate with colleagues to deliver high‑standard service.

Required profile

• Strong counseling and advisory skills with ability to understand student profiles.
• Knowledge of higher‑education systems, universities and visa processes for South Korea and European destinations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, culturally sensitive.
• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, education, management, social sciences or related field; prior experience in study‑abroad or educational consultancy preferred.
• Commitment to ethical, non‑discriminatory practices supporting diverse student backgrounds.

Required skills

• Proficiency in English.
• Basic office software and online communication tools for record‑keeping and virtual coordination.
• Additional language skills (Korean or major European languages) are an advantage.