Educational Consultant

PUNE-BASED JOB

Company Overview:

Application Ally is a student mentorship platform that helps applicants gain admission to prestigious national and international universities. We provide personalized guidance that spans the entire admissions journey, from developing strong academic and extracurricular profiles to crafting compelling essays and selecting the right programs. Our structured and highly customized approach ensures that each student receives focused mentorship, enabling them to present authentic applications and achieve their academic aspirations.

Location: Full-Time (In-person - Pune)

Start Date: Sep/Oct 2025

Role Overview

We're looking for a proactive and highly organized individual to join our fast-paced team. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate applicants, guiding them through all stages of the application process – from profile building to essay development – while also managing programs for our school partnerships. This dual role blends personalized client support with strategic program oversight, requiring exceptional organization and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining regular communication with students and parents, updating internal trackers, monitoring deadlines, and coordinating with consultants to ensure timely progress. Organization will be critical, as you will be expected to manage multiple timelines simultaneously and keep detailed, accurate records of each client's journey.

Success in this role demands strong communication skills, quick learning, and meticulous attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Consulting Responsibilities

- Manage a portfolio of undergraduate and graduate clients, ensuring steady progress throughout the application cycle.
- Maintain regular communication with clients (including calls with students and parents) to provide updates, clarify next steps, and ensure timely task completion (essays, resumes, college lists, etc.).
- Coordinate with consultants to align client timelines, goals, and deliverables.
- Support the consulting team as needed, including helping with research, resume edits, draft reviews, or brainstorming sessions.
- Attend client meetings, document key points, and follow up with clear action items.
- Track all stages of the client journey, from onboarding to submission, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Assist in developing and refining marketing content and materials for client-facing presentations, resources, or events.
- Contribute to the planning and execution of workshops, webinars, and parent sessions.
- Stay updated on global admissions timelines, program requirements, and emerging trends.
- Maintain accurate, confidential records for all clients using internal tools.

Program Management Responsibilities

- Oversee the design, delivery, and presentation of programs for school partnerships as well as undergraduate and graduate clients at Application Ally.
- Ensure the effective and timely delivery of program content and services, including coordinating group and individual internships.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including school administrators, corporate partners, and mentors.
- Implement systems to monitor program performance and evaluate outcomes to ensure continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Education, English, Psychology, Business, Humanities, or a related field (Liberal Arts graduates are highly encouraged to apply for this role).
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication – clear, professional, and prompt. Comfortable leading video calls with clients and parents.
- Quick learner with the ability to adapt, problem-solve, and stay composed in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented, accountable, and proactive in follow-through.
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
- Familiarity with Google Workspace, Asana, or CRMs is a plus.
- Prior experience in client management, education consulting, or mentorship preferred.

Compensation

- Commensurate with experience
- Relocation Advance provided
- Probationary Period: Please note that the initial three months of this position will be a probationary period, during which performance and suitability for the role will be evaluated.
- Note: The above job description is a general outline of the responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not exhaustive, and other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

For any other doubts & concerns, reach out to us at consultant@applicationally.net

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