Scholarship Career Coach

Responsibilities:

Scholarship Coaching & Application Support

• Guide clients in identifying suitable scholarship opportunities globally based on academic profiles, career goals, and financial needs.
• Provide expert support on scholarship application components, including personal statements, essays, CVs, study plans, and recommendation letters.
• Conduct virtual and in-person coaching sessions on scholarship strategy, timelines, and program selection.
• Facilitate scholarship-focused webinars, workshops, and one-on-one sessions to educate clients on funding sources and application processes.
• Stay updated on global scholarship trends, deadlines, and eligibility requirements to provide timely, accurate advice.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive repository of scholarship resources and databases.
• Track and report on client progress through all stages of scholarship application and award processes.

Career Coaching

• Support clients in building strong academic and professional profiles, including LinkedIn optimisation, CV structuring, and personal branding.
• Offer guidance on career decision-making, academic progression, and long-term planning aligned with scholarship and program choices.
• Encourage goal setting and accountability through regular follow-ups and mentorship.
• Recommend educational programs or institutions aligned with the client’s career aspirations and scholarship options.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage and moderate a scholarship-focused community/forum to share tips, resources, and success stories.
• Collaborate with academic institutions, scholarship bodies, and global partners to foster opportunities for clients.
• Represent Pathfinder Consulting at scholarship fairs, education expos, and other events (virtual or in-person).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counselling, International Relations, or a related field (Master’s degree is a plus).
• 3–5 years of experience in career coaching, academic consulting, or scholarship advisory services.
• Strong understanding of international scholarship systems (e.g., Chevening, Erasmus, DAAD, Fulbright, Mastercard Foundation).
• Excellent communication, writing, and editing skills, especially in crafting application documents.
• Empathetic, client-centric approach with a track record of supporting students to scholarship success.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and timelines with professionalism and precision.
• Tech-savvy with experience in CRM tools, Google Workspace/Zoho, and online collaboration platforms.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of scholarship applications supported and the success rate.
• Client satisfaction and positive feedback from coaching sessions.
• Timely and quality delivery of application materials.
• Level of engagement within the scholarship support community.
• Number of new scholarship opportunities identified and shared monthly.