Associate Education Advisor / Education Consultant

Department: Sales & Marketing / Admissions
Location: Cyberjaya Campus
Employment Type: Full-Time / 5.5 days (half day Saturday)

Role Summary

A student-facing role focused on education consultation, student recruitment and enrollment, with opportunities to engage directly with students and parents both on campus and at recruitment events.

  • Guide students and parents in choosing suitable Foundation, Diploma and Degree programmes based on their interests, qualifications and future plans.
  • Manage enquiries and follow-ups, and support prospective students throughout the application and enrollment process.
  • Represent the university at school visits, Open Days, education fairs, career fairs, roadshows and other recruitment events.
  • Work towards student recruitment targets and earn commission for successful student enrollments.

Key Responsibilities

Student & Parent Consultation

  • Meet and speak with prospective students and parents to understand their interests, qualifications and study plans.
  • Recommend suitable academic programmes based on their needs and goals.
  • Explain programme details, entry requirements, fees, scholarships and application procedures.
  • Respond to enquiries through walk-ins, phone calls, WhatsApp, email and online platforms.
  • Guide students through the application, registration and enrollment process.
  • Maintain regular follow-ups with prospective students and parents.

Student Recruitment

  • Follow up on leads generated through digital marketing campaigns, school visits, events, referrals and walk-ins.
  • Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, parents, school counsellors and education partners.
  • Work towards individual and team student recruitment targets.
  • Support efforts to convert enquiries into applications and successful enrollments.

School Visits & Recruitment Events

  • Represent the university at secondary schools, private schools, colleges, career fairs, education fairs, Open Days, roadshows and exhibitions.
  • Promote the university's academic programmes and provide information to prospective students.
  • Assist with education talks, presentations, booth activities and student engagement activities.
  • Engage with students, parents, teachers and school counsellors during recruitment events.
  • Support the planning and execution of recruitment campaigns and activities.

Lead & Database Management

  • Maintain accurate records of prospective students and follow-up activities.
  • Update the CRM/database regularly and ensure leads are followed up in a timely manner.
  • Monitor prospective students throughout the recruitment and enrollment process.
  • Prepare basic recruitment reports when required.

Market & Recruitment Support

  • Keep up to date with competitor programmes, education trends and student preferences.
  • Gather feedback from students, parents, schools and recruitment events.
  • Share relevant market and recruitment insights with the team.
  • Assist with other admissions, marketing and recruitment activities as required.

Requirements

  • Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Education or a related field.
  • Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
  • Candidates with 1–2 years of experience in sales, customer service, education counselling, recruitment, retail, telemarketing or a similar role are welcome.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Comfortable speaking with students, parents, teachers and members of the public.
  • Confident in presenting and explaining information to different audiences.
  • Friendly, approachable and able to build relationships easily.
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working towards targets.
  • Willing to learn and develop skills in education counselling and student recruitment.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital communication tools.
  • Willing to work on selected weekends for Open Days, education fairs and peak intake periods.
  • Willing to travel for school visits, roadshows and recruitment events.

Pay: RM2,600.00 - RM4,000.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Opportunities for promotion
  • Professional development

Work Location: In person

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