Counselling Manager- Undergraduate Applications

Counselling Manager – Undergraduate Applications

Location: Onsite, Green Park, New Delhi

Employment Type: Full-time

About Rostrum Education

Rostrum Education is one of India's leading global education consultancies, empowering high school students to gain admission to the most competitive universities across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and beyond. Rostrum was created to bridge the gap between student potential and world-class education.

Over the years, our students have earned offers from top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, UChicago, LSE, and the University of Toronto , among many others. We provide end-to-end mentorship—from early profile building and academic planning to final application submissions and admissions success.

At Rostrum, we don't just help students apply—we help them discover purpose, refine their voice, and take confident steps toward becoming global citizens and changemakers.

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The Opportunity

As a Counselling Manager , you will play a pivotal role in shaping student journeys—from the initial counseling roadmap to university acceptances. You'll lead a team of counselors, collaborate with mentors and editors, and personally support ambitious students in building distinctive, high-impact profiles. You will also contribute to our mission by enhancing team capabilities, elevating strategic planning, and delivering outstanding student outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, empathetic, and intellectually driven professional looking to make a real impact in the global education space.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support students through the entire undergraduate admissions process, from onboarding to final university decisions.
• Guide students in developing strong academic and extracurricular profiles, including research, internships, competitions, and community impact projects.
• Strategize personalized student journeys by advising on subject selection, standardized testing, university shortlisting, and long-term academic planning.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on all application components, including personal statements, SOPs, LORs, essays, resumes, and forms.
• Step in for complex student cases to offer direct mentorship, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Manage and mentor a team of counselors, ensuring consistency, timely communication, and adherence to admissions timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams—mentors, editors, and test prep specialists—to align strategy and execution for each student.
• Organize internal trainings, case reviews, and brainstorming sessions to strengthen team capabilities.
• Provide expert guidance on U.S., U.K., and Canadian admissions platforms such as Common App, UCAS, and OUAC.
• Advise families on academic equivalencies, scholarship opportunities, interview preparation, and offer comparisons.
• Maintain clear communication with students and parents, provide regular progress updates, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Track and document student milestones to ensure timely completion of deliverables and a smooth admissions process.
• Share insights and feedback with leadership to support operational improvements and elevate the overall student experience.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in any discipline (preferably from or with experience studying in the U.S., U.K., or Canada).
• 2–4 years of experience in academic counseling, university admissions, or education advisory roles.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially in academic and admissions writing.
• Proven organizational and multitasking abilities, with the confidence to manage multiple high-stakes student timelines.
• Empathetic, detail-oriented, and proactive—able to build trust with students and families and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.
• Collaborative mindset; comfortable working cross-functionally with mentors, editors, and academic leads.
• Familiarity with undergraduate/postgraduate platforms such as Common App, UCAS, and OUAC is strongly preferred.
• A passion for education, student growth, and lifelong learning.

Why Join Rostrum Education?

• Impactful Work: Play a transformative role in the lives of ambitious, global-minded students, guiding them toward the world's best universities.
• Vision-Driven Culture: Join a team that values mentorship, excellence, and personal connection over transactional guidance.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a close-knit, supportive team where collaboration, curiosity, and initiative are celebrated.
• International Outlook: Be part of a multicultural, globally connected organization with a strong network of experts, mentors, and educators.
• Growth & Development: Competitive compensation, meaningful responsibilities, and a clear path for professional growth in the education sector.
• Work Hard, Think Deep, Laugh Often: We brainstorm hard, counsel smart, and yes—bond over coffee, playlist debates, and great food.

Ready to shape the future of tomorrow's changemakers?