Russian Speaking Consultant
Job Description: Russian-Speaking Consultant
Company: GL Education Group Sdn Bhd (operating Global Leaders Academy / GL Academy) Location: Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Employment Type: Full-Time Remuneration: Commensurate with experience
About the Company
GL Education Group Sdn Bhd operates Global Leaders Academy (GL Academy), a Ministry of Education-recognised English language school and academic development centre in Plaza Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur. GL Academy serves a diverse international student base and is actively growing its reach across new source markets.
Position Summary
We are seeking a Russian-speaking Consultant to serve as the primary point of contact for Russian-speaking prospective students, parents, and partner agents. This role bridges communication between the Academy and Russian-speaking clients — handling enquiries, guiding enrolment, and supporting relationship management throughout the student's journey.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the main liaison for Russian-speaking prospective and current students/parents, handling enquiries via phone, email, WeChat/WhatsApp, and in person.
- Provide consultations on course offerings, enrolment procedures, pricing, and student visa requirements.
- Translate and localise marketing materials, enrolment documents, and correspondence between English and Russian.
- Support the recruitment team in building relationships with education agents in Russian-speaking markets (Russia, Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries).
- Accompany or support Russian-speaking students during onboarding, orientation, and throughout their study period to ensure a smooth experience.
- Assist with resolving student concerns, feedback, and administrative issues in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Coordinate with the marketing team on outreach campaigns targeted at Russian-speaking source markets.
- Maintain accurate records of enquiries, conversions, and client communications in the CRM/enrolment system.
- Represent GL Academy at education fairs, webinars, or agent meetings involving Russian-speaking audiences, as needed.
Requirements
- Native or fluent proficiency in Russian (spoken and written), with strong working proficiency in English.
- Prior experience in student recruitment, education consultancy, customer service, or a related client-facing role preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a warm, service-oriented approach.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in managing enquiries and documentation.
- Cultural familiarity with Russian-speaking markets (Russia, CIS countries) is a strong advantage.
- Comfortable using digital communication tools and CRM/enrolment systems.
- Ability to work independently and manage a pipeline of leads from enquiry to enrolment.
