International Student Advisor

About the roleAs an ​​International Student Advisor at Passage, you will help expand our reach by engaging directly with prospective students across global markets. You will guide students from first inquiry through application, ensuring they understand program options, study pathways, financing opportunities, and visa processes. This role is ideal for someone with experience in international education advising, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for helping students navigate life-changing decisions.Who we areOur mission is bold but simple: by 2030, we aim to dismantle the barriers preventing brilliant minds from accessing the opportunities they deserve. Starting with financial barriers, we provide loans to international students and refugees so they can pursue higher education in Canada and unlock a world of possibilities.Who you areMission-driven: You believe in the power of education to transform lives. Student-centric: You listen deeply, advocate for students, and guide them confidently through complex processes. Results-oriented: You work toward clear metrics and deliver consistent outcomes. Industry-savvy: You understand Canadian programs, admissions timelines, visa requirements, and recruitment trends. Operationally strong: You stay organized, follow through on every lead, and ensure nothing slips between the cracks.What you will doStudent recruitment and advisingEngage with prospective students through calls, messages, events, and webinarsConduct detailed advising sessions on program options, eligibility, pathways, and admissions processesGuide students through application steps, required documents, deadlines, and next-step decisionsMaintain a deep understanding of Passage’s programs, financing products, and admissions standardsEnsure students understand study permit processes and best practices for visa successPipeline and performance managementOwn and deliver on monthly and weekly recruitment and conversion targetsTrack every lead and application through Passage’s CRM with accuracy and disciplineIdentify bottlenecks and proactively move students toward submission and enrollmentAnalyze conversion data to improve workflows and student guidanceCross-functional collaborationPartner closely with the admissions team to ensure clean, complete applicationsWork with marketing on localized campaigns, webinars, and student eventsWhat you bring2–4 years of experience in international student recruitment, advising, or counselingStrong knowledge of Canadian admissions, program pathways, and visa processesProven success in meeting or exceeding recruitment or conversion targetsSkillsOutstanding communication and student engagement abilitiesStrong advising, problem-solving, and expectation-setting skillsExperience working in CRMs and managing high-volume pipelinesOrganized, reliable, and detail-focusedAbility to work across time zones and cultural contextsWhy join PassageAt Passage, we’re redefining global student mobility by combining financing, admissions, and career success into one seamless experience. You will join a fast-growing, mission-driven team that’s helping students access opportunities that change lives.Originally posted on Himalayas