Application Officer at GCS Education – Lagos

GCS Education is recruiting a Application Officer in Lagos, Lagos State.

Position overview

We are seeking a fresh graduate to join our team as an Application Officer in Lagos.

The successful candidate will support the processing of student admission applications, documentation, and visa application requirements.

This role is suitable for a candidate who is eager to learn, develop practical skills, and build a career in international education and application processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support processing student admission applications to international universities, colleges, and partner institutions.
• Collect, organise, review, and verify academic documents and other supporting information received from clients.
• Support completing application forms and ensuring that all required information is accurate and complete before submission.
• Follow up with clients to obtain missing documents, correct errors, and provide outstanding information required for their applications.
• Support the timely submission of applications in line with institutional requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor application progress and maintain accurate records of submissions, admission offers, pending documents, and other updates.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing visa application forms and supporting documents in line with applicable embassy and immigration requirements.
• Conduct basic research on admission requirements, documentation procedures, and visa application guidelines for different study destinations, using official and approved sources.
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding outstanding documents, application progress, and other relevant updates.
• Work closely with the Application Team Lead, Study Advisors, and other departments to ensure applications are processed efficiently.
• Update all assigned applications, client interactions, follow-up activities, pending tasks, and application statuses promptly on the company’s CRM system.
• Maintain well-organised digital and physical files while ensuring the confidentiality and security of client information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc./B.A.) in International Relations, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Education, or any related field from an accredited institution.
• Fresh graduate or candidate with 0–1 year of experience looking to start a career in study abroad consulting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions carefully.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and willingness to learn CRM systems.
• Good time management skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to client satisfaction.

Salary

• N200,000 – N300,000 per month.