The Senior
Executive – Placements is responsible for supporting students throughout the
international university placement process by coordinating university
applications, student transfers, and visa documentation. The role involves
maintaining effective communication with students, parents, partner
universities, educational agents, and relevant authorities to ensure timely and
accurate processing while delivering a high standard of student service.
Key
Responsibilities
1. Student
Placement & University Applications
· Process
international university applications from initial inquiry to final placement.
· Guide
students on admission requirements, application procedures, and deadlines.
· Coordinate
with partner universities to ensure timely processing of applications.
· Monitor
application progress and follow up on outstanding requirements.
· Maintain
accurate records of all student applications.
2. Student Visa Coordination
· Assist
students in preparing visa applications and supporting documentation.
· Ensure
all required documents are complete and compliant with immigration
requirements.
· Coordinate
visa appointments and application submissions.
· Follow
up with embassies, visa centres, and immigration authorities regarding
application status.
· Keep
students informed throughout the visa process.
3. Student
& Parent Support
· Provide
guidance to students and parents regarding university admissions, visa
requirements, and study pathways.
· Respond
promptly to inquiries and resolve student concerns.
· Conduct
student briefings and pre-departure sessions.
· Maintain
a high level of customer service throughout the placement journey.
4.
Stakeholder Coordination
· Liaise
with international universities, educational partners, and recruitment agents.
· Build
and maintain positive relationships with institutional partners.
· Support
recruitment and promotional activities related to international study
opportunities.
5.
Documentation & Compliance
· Maintain
accurate student records and application files.
· Ensure
compliance with university policies and immigration regulations.
· Prepare
reports on application status and placement statistics.
· Maintain
confidentiality of all student information.
6.
Marketing & Student Recruitment Support
· Participate
in education fairs, seminars, and promotional events.
· Promote
international study opportunities to prospective students.
· Assist
in achieving student placement targets.
7.
Continuous Improvement
· Identify
opportunities to improve placement processes and student experience.
· Keep
up to date with changes in university admission requirements and immigration
regulations.
· Contribute
ideas to enhance departmental efficiency and service quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Education, International Relations, or a related field.
- Professional qualifications in student counselling or international education will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in student placements, admissions, international education, visa processing, or a related field.
- Experience in handling Australian and UK student visa applications is essential. Experience with student and tourist visa applications for countries such as the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Malaysia will be an added advantage.
- Experience dealing with international universities and managing student placement and visa application processes will be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn, openness to new ideas, and a proactive approach to supporting the growth of the International Placements Unit by identifying and developing partnerships with universities across different countries to expand student placement opportunities.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Education, International Relations, or a related field
- Professional qualification in student counselling or international education
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in student placements, admissions, international education, visa processing, or a related field
- Experience handling Australian and UK student visa applications
- Experience handling student and tourist visa applications for the USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Malaysia
- Experience dealing with international universities and managing student placement and visa application processes
- Willingness to learn, openness to new ideas, and a proactive approach
- Ability to identify and develop partnerships with universities across different countries
What We Do
Royal Institute is a Sri Lankan private education group operating Royal Institute International School across several branches, with programs spanning nursery through Advanced Level under AMI, Cambridge, Edexcel, and national curricula. Its education network also includes the Royal Institute of Colombo, which offers degree and certificate pathways through international university partnerships, along with English-language and teacher-training programs.






