Academic Counselor

Industry: International Education & Student Mobility consultancy operating in the education services sector. We support students pursuing higher education abroad by guiding admissions, visa processes, scholarship evaluation, and pre-departure readiness for institutions across North America, the UK, Europe, Australia, and Asia-Pacific.

Role:
Education Counselor

About The Opportunity

We are hiring an on-site Education Counselor to join a high-energy student advisory team in India. This role combines one-on-one academic guidance with end-to-end application management, visa support, and relationship-building with partner universities and lending partners.

Role & Responsibilities

Conduct personalised academic and career counselling sessions to evaluate student profiles, recommend programs and countries, and define application roadmaps.
Prepare, review, and optimise application documents including SOPs, résumés, transcripts, and scholarship submissions to maximise offer success.
Manage the end-to-end admissions workflow: university shortlisting, application submission, follow-ups, offer analysis, and enrolment coordination.
Provide practical visa application support—compile documentation checklists, coordinate with visa consultants/authorities, and monitor application status until outcome.
Drive lead conversion through proactive follow-up, outreach (education fairs, sessions), and consistent CRM hygiene; deliver weekly pipeline and conversion reports.
Liaise with partner universities, scholarship bodies, and bank/loan partners to facilitate admissions, scholarships, and education loan processes.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

University admissions counselling experience with demonstrable application management skills
Student recruitment and lead conversion expertise
Visa application guidance and documentation management
Statement of Purpose (SOP) review and application document preparation
Hands-on experience with Zoho CRM or equivalent CRM platforms
Familiarity with IELTS and TOEFL formats and basic prep guidance

Preferred

Experience with Salesforce or other enterprise CRMs
Prior work with overseas university partnerships or placement agencies
Multilingual proficiency (Hindi/Regional language + English) for broader student outreach

Benefits & Culture Highlights

On-site role with structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression in student advisory and regional operations.
Performance-linked incentives and recognition for conversion and partnership growth.
Collaborative, student-first culture with regular events, counseling workshops, and exposure to international university partners.

Apply if you are passionate about guiding students to global education opportunities, excel at converting enquiries into admissions, and thrive in a fast-paced, on-site consultancy environment.

Skills:

loan,sales,microsoft excel,application,zoho crm,universities