Admissions Officer

About Us

Global Education Alliance (GEA) was founded in 2004 with a vision to transform the way international students connect with world-class education opportunities. Headquartered in Hong Kong, we are a dynamic international enrollment solutions provider dedicated to building long-term partnerships with institutions, recruitment agents, and students around the globe. GEA’s global teams focus on global student mobility across traditional outbound recruitment, transnational education projects, executive education & corporate training, student housing & arrival services, and launching emerging destinations to the market.

Since our inception, we have navigated the evolving international education landscape by combining market intelligence, local expertise, and digital innovation. We take pride in being a trusted partner—offering tailored support, strategic insights, and sustainable growth solutions for our clients.

Our team has over 350 people based in over 20 countries and we support over 15,000 international student enrollments each year. Our work is driven by a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes for students, institutions, and education providers worldwide.

Role Summary

As an Admission Officer at GEA, you will be responsible for managing and processing student applications to GEA partner universities and colleges worldwide. This is an entry-level experience role designed for individuals looking to build a strong foundation in international admissions and education

operations.

You will assist with application processing, document verification, data management, and coordination

with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate submissions with internal teams (internal admissions, sales and recruitment team) to ensure timely and accurate submissions. The role requires strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a service-oriented mindset to support GEA’s commitment to

operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the admissions team in processing student applications across multiple destinations and partner universities
• Assist with document collection, verification, and quality checks to ensure completeness and compliance with institutional requirements
• Enter, update, and maintain student application data in CRM systems and university portals with accuracy and confidentiality
• Coordinate with internal recruitment, operations, and partner support teams to track application progress and resolve basic queries
• Follow defined admissions workflows, checklists, and timelines to ensure timely submission of applications
• Assist in monitoring application statuses and escalating delays or issues to senior team members when required
• Maintain organized digital records of applications, documents, and communications
• Support the preparation of basic reports, trackers, and updates related to application volumes and statuses
• Participate in training sessions, audits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives to understand best practices in admissions processing
• Adhere strictly to data privacy, confidentiality, and compliance standards at all times

Requirements & Experience

• 1-3 years experience in admissions support, education services and international education/student recruitment
• Exposure to education counseling, application processing, or back-office operations
• Basic understanding of international education systems or student application processes
• Willingness to learn and manage multiple tasks in a structured, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to follow processes carefully while maintaining accuracy and consistency

Technical Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience in admissions support, education services and international education/student recruitment
• Graduate degree in any discipline
• Proficiency in MS Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Comfort working with data, documents, and online systems
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and take guidance from senior team members
• Positive attitude, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced global environment

What We Offer

• Role in scaling regional operations in a fast-growing international education organization
• Exposure to global education markets, products, and partner ecosystems

Application Process

• Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letter to: divya.arora@geaworld.org

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