Admission Counselor Manager

We are seeking a passionate and performance-oriented Admission Counselor Manager to lead, coach, and inspire our team of student counselors. At GCQ Study Abroad, we believe every student deserves transparent guidance, personalized mentorship, and the best chance at global education. If you’re a natural leader who thrives in sales-driven

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environments and cares deeply about student success, this role is for you. This is a leadership role that combines operational management, sales coaching, performance strategy, and student-centric counseling expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Performance Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of Admission Counselors to meet student enrollment targets. Conduct regular 1:1s, training sessions, and performance reviews Create a high-accountability, high-performance culture driven by student success Sales & Strategy Execution Design and monitor weekly/monthly enrollment strategies Own team KPIs including inquiry-to-lead conversion, counseling-to-admission ratio, and revenue targets Handle escalated student cases and key high-value clients directly when needed Student-Centric Counseling Guide counselors in delivering ethical, transparent, and impactful guidance to students. Ensure all students are matched with the right universities, countries, and programs based on their goals Maintain the highest standard of counseling practices across the team Process Management Oversee timely follow-ups, CRM usage, and lead nurturing processes. Coordinate closely with application and university teams to monitor student progress Maintain data accuracy, team discipline, and daily productivity metrics Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with Marketing to align campaigns with student interests Support Outreach efforts by turning school leads into confirmed enrollments Liaise with Operations and Visa teams to ensure smooth handover post-admission

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

4–8 years in study abroad counseling,

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sales, or career services Team Leadership: Proven track record managing or mentoring counseling or sales teams. Sales Orientation: Strong understanding of consultative sales, student psychology, and high-conversion practices Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with international

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systems (Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, etc.) Process Discipline:

Experience

working with CRM systems, lead pipelines, and structured counseling models Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal

skills

Mindset: Ethical, student-first approach with a performance-driven mentality What You Will NOT Do Make fake promises or offer guaranteed admissions Push students into programs they’re not suited for Submit incomplete or misleading applications Lead with aggressive or unethical sales practices

Benefits

Perks &

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonuses Team-Based Incentives & Leadership Rewards Opportunity to Grow into Regional or National Leadership Roles Access to Internal Training, Certifications & Industry Conferences Collaborative Work Culture Rooted in Purpose & Integrity

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

4–8 years in study abroad counseling,

education

sales, or career services Team Leadership: Proven track record managing or mentoring counseling or sales teams. Sales Orientation: Strong understanding of consultative sales, student psychology, and high-conversion practices Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with international

education

systems (Germany, UK, USA, Canada, Australia, etc.) Process Discipline:

Experience

working with CRM systems, lead pipelines, and structured counseling models Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal

skills

Mindset: Ethical, student-first approach with a performance-driven mentality What You Will NOT Do Make fake promises or offer guaranteed admissions Push students into programs they’re not suited for Submit incomplete or misleading applications Lead with aggressive or unethical sales practices

Benefits

Perks &

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonuses Team-Based Incentives & Leadership Rewards Opportunity to Grow into Regional or National Leadership Roles Access to Internal Training, Certifications & Industry Conferences Collaborative Work Culture Rooted in Purpose & Integrity