International Student Advisor
About the role
As 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 are
Our 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 are
Mission-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 do
Student recruitment and advising
Engage with prospective students through calls, messages, events, and webinars
Conduct detailed advising sessions on program options, eligibility, pathways, and admissions processes
Guide students through application steps, required documents, deadlines, and next-step decisions
Maintain a deep understanding of Passage’s programs, financing products, and admissions standards
Ensure students understand study permit processes and best practices for visa success
Pipeline and performance management
Own and deliver on monthly and weekly recruitment and conversion targets
Track every lead and application through Passage’s CRM with accuracy and discipline
Identify bottlenecks and proactively move students toward submission and enrollment
Analyze conversion data to improve workflows and student guidance
Cross-functional collaboration
Partner closely with the admissions team to ensure clean, complete applications
Work with marketing on localized campaigns, webinars, and student events
What you bring
2–4 years of experience in international student recruitment, advising, or counseling
Strong knowledge of Canadian admissions, program pathways, and visa processes
Proven success in meeting or exceeding recruitment or conversion targets
Skills
Outstanding communication and student engagement abilities
Strong advising, problem-solving, and expectation-setting skills
Experience working in CRMs and managing high-volume pipelines
Organized, reliable, and detail-focused
Ability to work across time zones and cultural contexts
Why join Passage
At 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.