CEC Educational Counselor

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• As a Student Recruitment Officer, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality administrative services and maintaining excellent customer relations within our overseas education placement unit.
• We are seeking for dynamic and proactive Educational Counselorto join our team in Lagos. The ideal candidate will be a graduate with exceptional communication skill in English and proficient computer skill.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment process for prospective students interested in studying abroad, including conducting interviews, assessing qualifications, and providing guidance on application procedures.
• Where need-be, coordinate with educational institutions and partner agencies to facilitate the admission and enrollment process for students.
• Provide administrative support to the overseas education placement unit, including handling inquiries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records.
• Meet monthly and quarterly recruitment targets.
• Ensure timely and efficient communication with students, parents, educational institutions, and other stakeholders via email, phone, and in-person meetings.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve organizational goals and targets, working independently with minimal supervision when required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of student information, application status, and relevant documentation.
• Assist in organizing and participating in recruitment events, workshops, and seminars to promote international education opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of marketing strategies to attract prospective students and enhance the units visibility.
• Follow up on leads through phone calls, Whatsapp, email, and social media

Requirements

• Excellent command of English language, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Prior work experience in student recruitment and admissions for foreign universities, education consulting, sales or customer service or having such work experience by proxy.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• A male candidate is most preferable for this role.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently under minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of overseas education systems and procedures is desirable.
• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline (Education, Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, or related fields preferred).