Senior admission counsellor

Job Title: Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad Location: ChennaiWorking Days: 6 (Monday – Saturday)Timings: 10:30 AM – 7:30 PMAbout up GradFounded in 2015, up Grad is Asia’s largest integrated Learning, Skilling, WorkforceDevelopment, and Placement company. Its offerings include online and hybrid degrees, studyabroad programs, certifications, bootcamps, and doctorates for working professionals. Throughits B2 B arm, up Grad also provides enterprise training, recruitment, and staffing services. With10 M+ learners across 100+ countries, 300+ global university partners, 2500+ pathwayconnections, and 20,000+ recruitment partners, up Grad continues to empower careersworldwide.Learn more:About the roleAs a Senior Admission Counsellor - Study Abroad, you will play a key role in guiding studentsand parents through their overseas education journey via face-to-face counselling sessions.Your focus will be to understand student aspirations, recommend the right universities andcourses across destinations (USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia and more) and provideend-to-end support from enquiry to admission.5 Reasons to join up Grad Study Abroad1. Performance Incentives: Target monthly incentive of INR 25000 – 40000 with potentialto earn 1.5 X/2 X of that based on performance. Apart from this, there are additionalpayouts for special schemes on referrals.2. Career Growth: Eligible for promotion in 1 year or lateral move to other Business Unitsin India and abroad.3. Upskilling for Self & Family: 100% free up Grad programs for employees, 50%discount for family members.4. Health & Wellbeing: INR 5 L medical insurance for self + family and 24x7 mental healthhelpline.5. Referral Bonus: INR 15,000 for successful referrals, get more colleagues to join up GradKey Responsibilities• Conduct in-person counselling sessions with students and parents.• Guide them on country options, universities, courses, and eligibility requirements.• Support students with applications, documentation, interview, and visa processes.• Build strong relationships and trust to drive conversion of enquiries to admissions.• Achieve monthly counselling and enrollment targetsSkills & Experience• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in admissions/counselling or education sales (with atleast 1 year in the same company).• Study Abroad knowledge is preferred, but not mandatory - structured training will beprovided.• Strong communication and influencing skills to engage effectively with students andparents.• Demonstrated track record of achieving counselling/enrollment targets.• Minimum education qualification: Graduation in any stream; Postgraduate preferred.Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do notdiscriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity orexpression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Allemployment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.