Study Abroad Counselor

About the role

Pathfinders Int'l Education, an education consulting firm that helps students choose courses, institutions and accommodation for study abroad, is hiring a full-time, on-site Counselor in Kathmandu. The Counselor gives individualized guidance to prospective students on study abroad options, working closely with the Academic and Administrative teams.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct counseling sessions and assess student profiles
• Explain admission and visa requirements and help students prepare and organize application documents
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international education systems and collaborate with partner institutions
• Take part in information sessions, seminars and outreach events
• Document interactions in internal systems and follow administrative processes

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Management or a related field; counseling or education consulting certifications are an advantage
• Prior experience in academic counseling, student advising or education consultancy is highly beneficial
• Ability to work on-site in Kathmandu, manage several cases at once and keep professional confidentiality

Required skills

• Strong counseling and advisory skills, with excellent verbal and written English
• Knowledge of international education systems, admissions and visa requirements, preferably with exposure to Australia and other major student markets
• Organizational skills: document management, record keeping and coordinating application timelines
• Basic digital tools and office software (email, word processing, spreadsheets, CRM or student management systems)