Career Opportunity
Student Counselor
Reference: DVG-HR-2602
About the role
Devayan Global is building a premium international education platform focused on helping students make informed decisions about undergraduate study in the UK.
We are looking for an experienced Student Counselor who can combine professional student counseling with strong communication, educational content and student engagement skills.
You will guide prospective students through their UK university planning and application journey while also contributing to Devayan Global’s educational content, seminars and student-facing initiatives.
Minimum Experience Required: 1 Year. Candidates must have at least 1 year of professional experience in student counseling, preferably within international education, UK university admissions or a related education environment.
Your mission
Help students make informed decisions about their UK university journey — while helping Devayan Global educate, inform and connect with the next generation of international students.
You will work directly with students while also representing Devayan Global through educational videos, online sessions, seminars and training activities.
Key responsibilities
01 — Student Counseling
- Conduct one-to-one counseling sessions with prospective students.
- Understand academic backgrounds, interests, ambitions and preferred fields of study.
- Assess students’ initial suitability for UK undergraduate study.
- Discuss university, course, location and budget preferences.
- Help students develop realistic university shortlists.
- Explain university and course options clearly and accurately.
- Provide structured guidance throughout the student journey.
- Maintain a student-first and consultative approach.
02 — University & Course Guidance
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK universities and undergraduate programmes.
- Understand entry requirements, tuition fees and application timelines.
- Research university and programme developments.
- Match student profiles with appropriate university and course options.
- Help students compare academic, financial, geographical and lifestyle considerations.
- Keep informed about developments affecting international students.
03 — Application Support
- Guide students through relevant university application processes.
- Review application information and supporting documents.
- Identify missing or incomplete information.
- Support personal statement/SOP preparation and review where applicable.
- Coordinate with the internal application team.
- Monitor application progress.
- Follow up on offers, conditions and outstanding requirements.
- Maintain accurate student records throughout the process.
04 — Student content & educational communication
Student Counselors at Devayan Global will also contribute to our wider student education and content programme.
You should be comfortable creating professional, informative content covering relevant topics within international education and the UK student journey. This may include:
- Short educational videos
- University and course briefings
- UK university application guidance
- Student preparation content
- UK student-life information
- University selection guidance
- Academic preparation topics
- International student updates
- Frequently asked student questions
- Explainers on relevant developments in the sector
You may be asked to appear in videos for Devayan Global’s: YouTube · Instagram · TikTok · LinkedIn · Website · Student Voices · Insights
The objective is education and information, not aggressive promotional content.
05 — Seminars & student sessions
You will also have the opportunity to represent Devayan Global in:
- Student seminars
- University preparation sessions
- Online webinars
- Educational workshops
- School/college briefings
- UK university information sessions
- Student training sessions
- Live Q&A sessions
You should be comfortable presenting to groups of students and explaining complex information in a clear, engaging and professional manner.
06 — Internal coordination
- Work closely with the Partnerships, Applications and Student Services teams.
- Maintain accurate CRM records.
- Record counseling notes and relevant student information.
- Coordinate student activities with internal teams.
- Escalate complex cases when appropriate.
- Contribute ideas for improving student experience and counseling processes.
Training & professional development
Devayan Global will provide structured training to successful candidates. Devayan Global training may include:
- Company systems and processes
- UK university ecosystem
- Student counseling methodology
- University and course research
- International student recruitment
- Application processes
- Student communication
- CRM and digital tools
- Professional online counseling
- Student seminars and presentations
- Educational content creation
British Council training
Where applicable and subject to the relevant programme’s eligibility and availability, Devayan Global will support eligible counselors in undertaking the British Council UK Knowledge training for agents and counselors.
This training covers areas including the UK education system, preparing students for study in the UK, student experience, accommodation and costs, ethical practice, visas and immigration, tuition and finance and related topics.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Minimum 1 year of professional experience in student counseling.
- Experience in education counseling, international student recruitment or university admissions.
- Good understanding of the UK university environment.
- Strong spoken and written English.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong listening and counseling ability.
- Ability to understand individual student requirements.
- Strong organisational and follow-up skills.
- Good attention to detail.
- Comfortable using digital communication and CRM systems.
- Comfortable presenting to students.
- Comfortable appearing in professional educational videos.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience counseling students for UK universities.
- Undergraduate admissions experience.
- UCAS knowledge.
- Experience working with international students.
- Knowledge of international qualifications.
- Experience conducting seminars, webinars or student workshops.
- Experience creating educational videos or social-media content.
- Additional language skills.
Nationality: Open to all nationalities.
Professional standard
At Devayan Global, counseling is not simply about encouraging a student to apply. Our counselors are expected to:
- Put student suitability first.
- Provide accurate and responsible information.
- Avoid unrealistic promises.
- Never guarantee admission or visa approval.
- Present options objectively.
- Respect student confidentiality.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Escalate matters outside their expertise.
- Maintain professional standards in every interaction.
- Represent Devayan Global accurately across all public communications.
Compensation
Competitive · Negotiable · Profile-Based
Salary will be determined based on the candidate’s:
- Professional experience
- Counseling ability
- Communication skills
- Location
- Knowledge of international education
- Presentation/content capabilities
- Overall suitability for the role
Separate Performance Incentive
In addition to the base salary, Devayan Global provides a separate performance-based incentive opportunity for enhanced performance. Performance incentives may consider:
- Quality of counseling
- Student engagement
- Qualified student progression
- Application management
- Student experience
- Successful progression through application milestones
- Contribution to seminars and educational sessions
- Quality and consistency of educational content
- Overall contribution to company performance
Base salary and performance incentives are separate components of the compensation structure.
Working arrangement
- Work Model: Fully Remote
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Working Hours: Flexible
- Working Days: Monday–Saturday
- Weekly Holiday: Sunday
Because Devayan Global works with students and partners across different countries and time zones, candidates should be comfortable maintaining flexible availability for student consultations, seminars and online sessions.
Remote work requirements
Candidates should have:
- Reliable computer/laptop
- Stable high-speed internet
- Quiet and professional home working environment
- Webcam and quality microphone/headset
- Suitable environment for confidential student counseling
- Professional background suitable for online presentations and video recording
- Ability to conduct video consultations and seminars
- Ability to work independently with consistent availability
How success is measured
Counseling Quality
Understanding students and providing appropriate guidance.
Student Experience
Professional communication, responsiveness and student satisfaction.
Application Quality
Accurate documentation and effective application coordination.
Student Progression
Helping qualified students move effectively through their university journey.
Knowledge
Maintaining current knowledge of universities, programmes and relevant sector developments.
Content Contribution
Producing useful, accurate and professional educational content.
Presentation
Delivering effective seminars, webinars and student sessions.
CRM Discipline
Keeping student records and counseling notes accurate and up to date.
Professional Standards
Maintaining Devayan Global’s student-first and ethical approach.
What Devayan Global offers
- Fully remote working
- Flexible working hours
- Structured professional training
- Support toward relevant British Council counselor training, where applicable
- International working environment
- Exposure to UK higher education and international recruitment
- Opportunity to represent Devayan Global in student seminars and educational programmes
- Content creation and professional visibility opportunities
- Performance-based incentive opportunities
- Professional development
- Career progression based on capability and performance
Who should apply?
This opportunity is suitable for an education professional who already has experience counseling students and wants to work in an international, digitally connected education environment. Relevant backgrounds include:
- Student Counselor
- Education Counselor
- International Admissions Counselor
- University Admissions Advisor
- Study Abroad Counselor
- International Student Recruitment Counselor
Minimum professional experience: 1 year in student counseling.
Application
Apply for this position
Student Counselor · DVG-HR-2602 — takes about 5 minutes.
Candidates may also be asked to provide examples of previous presentations, educational content or public-facing professional work where applicable.
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