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Student Recruitment & Academic Application Consultant - (Remote-Tamil)

Global Offshore Link · Northern Province, Sri Lanka

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Student Recruitment & Academic Application Consultant :- Remote | Commission-Based | Part-Time / Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityWe are seeking motivated and professionally experienced Student Recruitment & Academic Application Consultants to support prospective international students in identifying suitable academic programmes and progressing through the university application and admission process.This is a fully remote, commission-based opportunity with no fixed salary. The position is particularly suited to professionals with experience in international student recruitment, education consulting, university admissions, HR, recruitment, career guidance, counselling, or related professional fields.The successful candidate will be expected to independently develop and manage their own student pipeline and provide professional guidance from the initial consultation through to successful enrolment.Important Before You ApplyPlease read this job description carefully before submitting your application.This role is best suited to professionals who are confident in independently generating and managing their own student pipeline and working in a fully performance-based environment.No student leads will be provided.Candidates are expected to generate prospective students through their own professional networks, referrals, social media, personal marketing, industry connections, community networks, or other appropriate recruitment channels.If you are looking for a conventional salaried position with company-provided leads, this opportunity may not be suitable for you.Key Purpose of the RoleThe primary responsibility of the consultant is to provide academic, programme, and application guidance to prospective international students and support them through the university admission process until successful enrolment.We are particularly interested in professionals who can understand the relationship between:Academic Background → Career Objectives → Industry → Programme Selection → University Application → Successful EnrolmentThis is not simply a student lead-generation role. The successful candidate should be capable of understanding a student's profile and providing meaningful guidance on suitable academic pathways.Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Profile & Career AssessmentConduct initial consultations with prospective students.Understand students' academic backgrounds, qualifications, professional experience, and career objectives.Identify students' preferred industries and future career directions.Assess potential academic pathways based on individual student profiles.Provide clear and professional information to help students make informed decisions.Programme & University GuidanceIdentify appropriate Bachelor's, Master's, Diploma, Foundation, and other relevant programmes.Explain programme structure, entry requirements, academic content, and general career relevance.Assist students in comparing suitable programmes and institutions.Provide guidance based on academic suitability and the student's intended career direction.Application GuidanceGuide students through university application procedures.Assist students in understanding application and documentation requirements.Coordinate relevant information required for applications.Support students in preparing and submitting applications.Monitor application progress and communicate relevant updates.Assist students in responding to application-related requirements.Maintain regular communication throughout the application process.Admission & EnrolmentMaintain professional follow-up with applicants.Support students through the admission process.Coordinate with relevant internal teams regarding application progress.Maintain communication until the student reaches successful enrolment.Build and maintain positive long-term relationships with students.Industry & HR BackgroundCandidates with experience in Human Resources, Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Career Development, or industry-specific professional roles are particularly encouraged to apply.An understanding of industry and career pathways is valuable because students require guidance that goes beyond selecting a university.The consultant should be able to consider:The student's existing academic backgroundPrevious professional experienceCareer objectivesTarget industryRelevant programme contentAcademic progressionLong-term professional directionCandidates should therefore be comfortable providing career-oriented and academically relevant guidance, rather than simply promoting programmes.Student Pipeline DevelopmentThis position requires the consultant to independently develop their own student pipeline.Potential sources may include:Professional networksHR and recruitment networksPersonal referralsSocial mediaProfessional communitiesIndustry connectionsExisting education networksPersonal marketing activitiesOther appropriate recruitment channelsNo guaranteed student leads will be provided by the organisation.The consultant will be responsible for identifying, engaging, following up with, and managing prospective students.Visa ScopeVisa processing is not part of this position.The role is focused specifically on:Student Consultation → Programme Guidance → University Application → Admission → EnrolmentCandidates are not expected to provide independent visa processing or immigration consultancy services as part of this position.Candidate ProfileWe welcome applications from professionals with experience in one or more of the following:International Student RecruitmentEducation ConsultingUniversity AdmissionsHuman ResourcesRecruitmentTalent AcquisitionCareer GuidanceStudent CounsellingAcademic CounsellingTraining & DevelopmentBusiness DevelopmentRelevant Industry ExperienceEssential SkillsStrong written and spoken EnglishExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong counselling and relationship-management abilitiesAbility to work independently in a remote environmentAbility to generate and manage an independent student pipelineStrong organisational and follow-up skillsProfessional approach to student engagementAbility to understand academic and career pathwaysResults-oriented mindsetStrong personal accountabilityCompensationThis is a 100% commission-based opportunity with no fixed monthly salary.Commission is paid based on successful student enrolment.Destination Commission United Kingdom :- USD 100 United States :- USD 100 Australia :- USD 100 New Zealand :- USD 100Netherlands :- USD 100Germany :- USD 100Ireland :- USD 100Spain :- USD 100Canada :- CAD 100UAE :- USD 100Malta :- USD 100Performance BonusAn additional USD 500 performance bonus is available upon achieving 15 successful student enrolments within the applicable performance period.There is no fixed limit on earning potential. Earnings are directly related to successful student enrolment performance.What We OfferFully remote working arrangementFlexible working structurePerformance-based earning opportunityAccess to international study opportunitiesProgramme and university informationApplication process supportOperational guidanceOngoing professional coordinationPerformance bonus opportunitiesImportant Employment ConditionsThis opportunity is not a fixed-salary position.There is:No basic monthly salaryNo guaranteed incomeNo guaranteed student allocationNo company-provided student pipelineNo fixed recruitment quotaContinued engagement will be based on performance, professionalism, student management, successful enrolments, and overall contribution.Candidates should apply only if they are comfortable working under a fully performance-based commission structure.Why Join?This opportunity is well suited to professionals who already have strong HR, recruitment, education, career, industry, or professional networks and want to work remotely while developing an independent student recruitment portfolio.If you can independently identify prospective students, understand their academic and career objectives, provide appropriate programme and application guidance, and contribute to successful enrolments, we would be pleased to consider your application.ApplicationPlease submit your application with an updated CV outlining your relevant professional experience.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the application closing date.This is a remote, independent, commission-based opportunity. Please ensure you understand the compensation and student-lead requirements before applying.