Education Consultant - Higher Education

Job Description:

• InterGreat Education Group is seeking a highly motivated Education Consultant to join our team. As an Education Consultant, you will play a crucial role in facilitating UK Higher Education applications for Chinese students, focusing on the Chinese market.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance and support to Chinese students and their families throughout the UK Higher Education application process, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their educational objectives, preferences, and cultural requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Chinese student recruitment agencies, educational institutions, and other relevant stakeholders to enhance collaboration and facilitate successful student placements.
• Advise on international students' visa procedures.
• Meet the required number of student applications.
• Meet the required number of student admissions.
• Meet student satisfaction ratings.
• Stay updated on the latest developments and trends in UK Higher Education admissions, scholarship opportunities, and visa regulations, providing accurate and up-to-date information to students, parents, and educational partners.
• Implement effective marketing strategies targeting the Chinese market, including digital and social media campaigns, industry events, and educational fairs, to raise awareness of our services and promote our expertise in UK Higher Education applications.
• Take initiative to support and/or host informative workshops and seminars for Chinese students and parents, offering insights into the UK education system, application timelines, and providing valuable tips for successful applications.
• Monitor and analyse market trends, competitor activities, and student demographics to identify opportunities for business growth and to enhance our services in the Chinese market.
• Collaborate with the company's leadership team to develop and implement strategies to expand our reach and maximise the potential of the Chinese market.
• Maintain an accurate ledger of student details and applications in the CRM system.
• Complete accurate administrative and KPI tasks for the role.

Main responsibilities:

• Act as an education consultant to multiple students.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with students over sustained periods.
• Create personal marketing strategies to engage clients.
• Engage clients with software such as WeChat and Weibo.
• Complete accurate administrative tasks for the role.

Education, Qualifications and Language:

• A bachelor's degree or above.
• Preferably, proven experience as an Education Consultant, with a specific focus on UK Higher Education applications and the Chinese market.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK education system, including understanding the admissions process for UK Universities from undergraduate to PhD, curriculum frameworks, and rankings.
• Familiarity with the Chinese education system and culture, with a deep understanding of the expectations and requirements of Chinese students and their families.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish credibility with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities, ensuring the efficient management of multiple student applications simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English, both written and verbal, is essential.
• Extensive network and connections within the Chinese education community and experience working with Chinese student recruitment agencies are highly beneficial.

Skills:

• Outstanding time and resource management skills
• Exceptional people management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Dedication, independence, adaptability and maturity
• Being patience and conscientious
• Excel at Chinese social media

Salary:

• Base salary: starting from £23,000
• Commission on each deal monthly and end of year bonus adhere to KPI - potential yearly gross income of £35,000 - £55,000
• Working from Home (subject to performance)
• Annual salary and bonus review

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: £23,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please list out the best universities you have sent your students to.
• Please list out the maximum student applications you have successfully managed in one year.

Education:

• Bachelor's (required)

Experience:

• student recruitment: 2 years (required)

Language:

• Mandarin (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person