Educational Counselor (Study Abroad)

About the role

Ulearn is looking for an Educational Counselor to guide students through the study-abroad process, from choosing a university and major to completing applications, visas and scholarship applications. The role is full-time and on-site in Kuwait City. You will meet students and parents daily, recommend universities and study options, follow up on applications and build lasting relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Meet with students and parents to understand their academic goals, interests and future plans.
• Help students choose suitable universities, majors and study destinations.
• Guide students through university applications from start to finish.
• Follow up on offers, documents, deadlines and university requirements.
• Build strong relationships with students and stay in touch throughout their journey.
• Communicate with universities and international education partners.
• Work closely with the admissions, visa, marketing and student experience teams.
• Take part in school visits, student events, university fairs and Ulearn activities.
• Keep student information and application progress organized and up to date.

Required profile

• Studied in, or applied to study in, at least one of the UK, the US, Canada, Australia or Ireland.
• Comfortable speaking with students and parents, friendly, energetic and organized, able to follow up and manage several students at once.
• Curious about universities, courses and admission requirements, and takes ownership of results.
• Native Arabic speaker comfortable communicating in English.
• No years of experience as an educational counselor required; the focus is on understanding the study-abroad experience.