Academic Advisor (University Admissions)

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Academic Advisor is a high-impact, revenue-focused role responsible for converting prospective families into long-term consulting clients. You are the "architect" of the student’s journey, identifying subtle family needs and prescribing the appropriate admissions solutions. This role focuses exclusively on departmental growth and enrolment; consulting services are delivered by a separate team of specialists.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consultative Prescription: Conduct discovery sessions to diagnose family needs and prescribe the optimal consulting package.
• Revenue Growth: Own the conversion pipeline from initial inquiry to signed contract, ensuring departmental revenue targets are met.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with the Head of Department to navigate high-stakes or non-traditional cases requiring bespoke solutions.
• Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact during the enrolment phase, building deep trust through expert industry knowledge.
• Market Intelligence: Maintain mastery of the admissions landscape to provide immediate, credible advice that differentiates our firm.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• The "Educator-Closer": A professional who understands the gravity of admissions and can close a deal through empathy and expertise rather than "hard sell" tactics.
• Intuitive Listener: Ability to detect unspoken concerns or aspirations within complex family dynamics.
• Collaborative Strategist: Comfortable working under the direction of the Head of Department on complex, high-value cases.
• Experience: 1+ year in admissions, high-end educational consulting, or enrolment management.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Fluent in English, Conversational Mandarin and Cantonese proficiency required