Worldwide EduConnect
Website:
worldeduconnect.com
Job details:
Position: International Student Advisor for a US University
Location: Delhi, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 8–10 years
Minimum Qualification: Master’s Degree (any discipline)
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and industry standards
About Worldwide EduConnect Inc.
Worldwide EduConnect Inc. (WWEC) is a leading international education market-entry specialist providing recruitment, marketing, and operational support to public higher education institutions worldwide. Operating as an extension of our partner universities' International Offices, WWEC delivers customized student recruitment and enrolment management solutions across South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated international education professional who enjoys working directly with students, recruitment partners and higher education institutions while representing a globally recognized U.S. institution.
A large private university, it enrols nearly 22,000 students, including more than 8,000 graduate students, across 10 colleges and schools. It offers 130+ undergraduate majors and 170+ graduate degrees and certificates, with nationally recognized programs in business, computing, health sciences, education, law, and the arts. Located in Chicago, the university is consistently recognized as one of the nation's Best Value Colleges and is known for its career-focused graduate education, strong employer partnerships, and experiential learning opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Represent the university throughout India and serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, parents, agents, counsellors, and partner institutions.
- Design and implement effective recruitment plans and yield strategies to maximize student enrolment and revenue at the graduate level.
- Conduct student recruitment activities to achieve enrolment objectives across assigned territories.
- Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from prospective students, applicants, education agents, counsellors, and other stakeholders.
- Evaluate prospective student profiles and provide pre-admission guidance regarding eligibility, program selection, and application requirements.
- Guide prospective students through the application process and ensure timely submission of applications.
- Build, manage, and strengthen relationships with key stakeholders: education agents, university/college, counsellors, corporates, Education USA advisors, alumni, accreditation bodies, etc.
- Work closely with university’s agent network to continually strengthen relationships on the ground, providing ongoing in-person and virtual training, attending agent-sponsored events, and generally providing timely recruitment and yield support.
- Develop new agent connections in key locations across India as appropriate for targeted and sustainable market growth
- Identify new potential educational and corporate partners and facilitate connections, initiating contacts and following up on established leads.
- Attend recruitment fairs, training visits, exhibitions, seminars, and other outreach events across India.
- Plan and execute yield initiatives for admitted and accepted students, including webinars, virtual & in-person sessions, and engagement activities.
- Prepare market intelligence reports and regular updates on recruitment trends, competitor activities, and regional opportunities.
- Coordinate logistics and provide on-ground support during visits by university representatives.
- Organize virtual and in-person recruitment events, marketing campaigns, information sessions, and pre-departure briefings.
Candidate Profile
We are looking for an experienced, entrepreneurial and relationship-driven international education professional who can successfully represent a prestigious US University and strengthen its presence across India.
The ideal candidate should possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Master’s degree in any discipline.
- Minimum experience of 8-10 years in international higher education, student recruitment, student advising, and university partnerships.
- Experience managing an agent network for student recruitment purposes is a must.
- Demonstrated success in graduate student recruitment for global universities, with a strong understanding of graduate degree recruitment strategies, admission process and conversion activities.
- Prior experience of directly working with global university or representing US University in the Indian market is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of the Indian higher education ecosystem and international student recruitment landscape in India.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with education agents, HEIs, corporates, and key stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (written and oral).
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities.
- Goal-oriented mindset with a proven ability to meet recruitment targets and deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with CRM systems preferred.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India and, neighbouring countries when required.
- Student-focused, energetic, professional, creative, and committed to delivering exceptional service.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to represent a highly ranked U.S. university.
- Dynamic and international work environment.
- Exposure to global higher education and international recruitment.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and industry standards.
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