Admission Counselor

Job Description About The Opportunity Operating in the international education and student recruitment sector, we help Indian students achieve admissions to U.S. colleges and universities through high-touch counselling, application strategy, and visa guidance. Our team combines personalised advising with data-driven outreach to maximise student success and placement at competitive U.S. programs. We are hiring an on-site Admissions Counselor (USA-focused) based in India to join our growing recruitment team and drive end-to-end admissions outcomes for undergraduate and graduate hopefuls. Role & Responsibilities - Provide one-to-one counselling to prospective students on U.S. program selection, application strategy, timelines, and career fit. - Manage the full admissions lifecycle: assess profiles, create application plans, review documents, provide essay feedback, and oversee timely submission. - Qualify and convert inbound leads through phone or video consultations, personalised outreach, and pipeline follow-up to increase application conversion rates. - Maintain accurate applicant records and pipeline metrics in the CRM and generate reports to track funnel health and counsellor performance. - Plan and execute recruitment initiatives such as school visits, college fairs, webinars, and local events to build a consistent applicant pipeline. - Coordinate with test-prep and visa advisory teams to ensure cohesive student support from application through post-admission follow-up. Skills & Qualifications Must-Have - Proven experience in international student recruitment or university admissions counseling with demonstrable application conversions. - Proficiency using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and experience maintaining accurate lead and applicant records. - Working knowledge of U.S. admissions processes, application platforms (Common App) and familiarity with F-1 visa basics and SEVIS requirements. - Strong written English for essay coaching and application document preparation; confident spoken English for client-facing calls. - Ability to manage multiple applicants and competing deadlines with excellent organisation and attention to detail. Preferred - Experience with Slate or HubSpot CRM and event-driven recruitment campaigns (webinars, fairs). - Background in test-advising or familiarity with IELTS/TOEFL and GRE/GMAT processes. - Prior success building relationships with local schools, coaching centres, or university partners. Benefits & Culture Highlights - Compensation: Competitive salary (typical range: INR 4,00,0008,00,000 per annum, depending on experience) plus performance-based incentives or commissions for successful conversions. - Health & Insurance: Group health insurance for employees; dependent coverage available after probation. Medical expense support and access to telemedicine services. - Leave & Time Off: Paid annual leave (typically 20 days), public holidays, and sick leave. Parental leave and other statutory leaves provided as per local regulations. - Statutory & Financial Benefits: Provident Fund and other statutory contributions as per Indian labour laws; gratuity where applicable. - Training & Career Growth: Structured onboarding program, ongoing professional development including internal workshops, mentorship, and access to external courses or a learning stipend for approved programmes. - Career Progression: Clear growth path from Admissions Counsellor to Senior Counsellor and Team Lead, with regular performance reviews and promotion opportunities based on outcomes and leadership potential. - Work Environment & Perks: On-site role with a collaborative team culture, flexible core hours, support for travel and reimbursement for recruitment events, and necessary tools and equipment provided. - Culture: Mission-driven, student-centric environment focused on measurable outcomes, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration. If you are passionate about guiding Indian students to U.S. universities and thrive in a results-oriented recruitment role, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a mission-driven international education team. How to Apply & Next Steps Please Submit The Following To Apply - Resume/CV highlighting relevant experience. - Short cover letter (max one page) Skills: coaching,communication,crm,counselor education,pipeline,microsoft excel,coaching & mentoring