Conversion Specialist- Overseas Education, International Universities

Conversion Specialist- Overseas Education, Education Counselor, International Universities

Employment Terms

• Type: 6-Month Contract (Contract to Hire)

High-performing candidates will be offered full-time employment at the end of the contract period

• Work Mode: Work from Office - Gurgaon

Summary of the role:

We are looking for an experienced, overseas Education Counsellor/Conversion Specialist who is meticulous in his/her approach and is well connected within the Education network of India. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in engaging with prospective students looking for Medical and Pre-Med courses, providing guidance, and effectively facilitating their journey from inquiry to enrolment.

This is a 6-month contractual engagement with a structured, performance-linked pathway to full-time employment.

About T&A

Incepted in India in 2006, T&A is a reputable global consulting practice to government economic development agencies, businesses and academic institutions across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Headquartered in Gurgaon, with pan-India offices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, T&A has a global footprint with a representative office in UK, UAE, and a subsidiary in Toronto, Canada.

We work with various international investment attraction agencies where India is a key market and have been delivering a range of programs to identify outward investment opportunities from India.

Along our journey so far, we have competed against some of the world’s leading consulting and economic development brands and other boutique consulting practices to win the trust of new clients to develop and offer them ongoing support for their India market entry strategy.

We represent some of the renowned overseas universities and educational institutions like Queen’s University, Belfast, Study Finland, University of Derby, Western Atlantic School of Medicine (WAUSM) in India.

More about us on: www.taglobalgroup.com

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead Conversion & Enrolment Sales

At the core of this role is the ability to convert qualified interest into confirmed enrolments. You will manage a pipeline of inbound leads - students and parents - and guide them from initial inquiry through to application and admission.

2. Student Counselling & Program Advisory You will serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students exploring US medical programs. This involves developing a strong understanding of program structures, eligibility criteria, admission timelines, and career pathways -and translating this knowledge into clear, credible, and personalized guidance for each prospect.

3. Objection Handling & Trust Building A significant part of the role involves addressing concerns around tuition fees, relocation, visa processes, and long-term career outcomes. You must be adept at listening actively, empathizing with concerns, and reframing objections into informed, confident decisions.

4. Pipeline Management & Structured Follow-Up You will own your lead pipeline end-to-end -from first contact to final enrolment. This demands disciplined follow-up cadences across calls, WhatsApp, and email, ensuring every interaction moves the conversation forward meaningfully.

5. CRM Management & Reporting

You will maintain detailed lead records, track conversion stages, and generate activity reports within the CRM.

Desired Profile:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in overseas education counselling/recruitment.
• Experience of working with overseas education agency is a must.
• Preference will be given to the candidates with experience of recruiting and counselling students for US market.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong networking and counselling skills
• Ability to remember course information, scholarships, accommodation and other relevant information required to execute this role swiftly.
• Prior experience in healthcare or medical education recruitment is an added advantage
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, colleagues and team.
• Willing to travel If required