PFL Group International recruitment for Graduate Student Counselors

⏲ Jan 23, 2018, 6:50 PM
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PFL (Preparation for Life) Pvt Limited is a part of PFL Group International, one of the leading UK owned and managed student placement agencies. PFL was established in 1997 and has come a long way in 17 years, retaining its excellence in study abroad and visa counselling We offer the widest range of services and commitments to our student customers seeking higher education to UK and Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, USA and the UAE. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Student Counselors Location: Abuja, Rivers, Lagos, Oyo Job Purpose

To effectively recruit students of high quality to register with PFL Education;
Handle the conversion process from applications to visas for all students registered with the Counsellor;
To achieve at least 80% conversion ratio per intake with all registered students.

Core Working Relationships:

Front Desk Officer/CRM Officer, Virtual Counselling Team, Assistant Manager, Branch Manager, Marketing Manager, Human Resources, General Manager

Key Areas of Responsibility Student Recruitment:

Marketing and Promoting PFL institutions to prospective students
Maintain full update on all PFL partner institutions regarding courses, materials and procedures
Ensure constant communication with enquirers and walk in clients.
Achieve agreed targets for each intake
Provide timely and accurate updates to regarding student recruitment activities.
Develop and initiate student recruitment strategies that will have good return on investment.
Identify opportunities, develop plans and initiate alliances that will strengthen the PFL brand and ensure with relevant organizations including scholarship bodies.
Counsel and provide up-to-date information and choices available to prospective students

Conversion:

Provide appropriate counselling to prospective applicants on suitable courses and study options at the University/College.
Inform Branch Manager of any delay regarding applications from different universities
Meet with students and sponsors to ensure appropriate requirements for course applications are met.
Provide comprehensive support service to applicants during the application and conversion process
Using CRM operations to log-on applications to institutions for monitoring, follow-up and conversion
Handle general enquires for all PFL divisions
Conversion of all prospective clients - ensuring clients register
Provide overall excellent service to all clients
Update and provide weekly reports to the Branch Manager on student status, application, enquiries and registrations
Provide full visa counselling guidance for registered applicants
Processing and forwarding clients applications to institutions of choice
Any other related task that may be assigned

Role Requirements Experience and Qualifications:

A First degree from a reputable tertiary Institution with the demonstration of key skills required at degree level - essential
Experience of working in international education - essential
Marketing experience especially in international education - Required
Considerable experience in a customer facing role - essential
Experience in an administrative role - essential
Knowledgeable and widely read

Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent organisational skills - essential
Good report writing and analytical skills - essential
Proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite - essential
Knowledge of international higher education - essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - essential
Working knowledge of marketing principles and the local market terrain - desirable

Personal Qualities: