Senior Counselling Associate- UG Applications

Senior Counselling Associate

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 ambitious students and professionals to gain admission to the most competitive postgraduate programs across the U.S., U.K., Canada, Europe, and beyond.

We work with candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds to help them secure places at top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, LSE, INSEAD, and the University of Toronto, among many others. Our mentorship spans every stage of the postgraduate application journey—from refining academic and career goals to crafting impactful applications and preparing for interviews.

At Rostrum, we don't just help applicants get into grad school—we help them sharpen their vision, position their strengths, and take confident steps toward becoming global leaders and changemakers.

Dive into the full story: https://rostrumedu.com/

The Opportunity

As a Senior Counselling Associate, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the journeys of master's, PhD, and other postgraduate applicants—from the first counseling session to program admissions. You'll lead a team of counselors, collaborate with subject experts and editors, and provide strategic guidance to help clients stand out in a highly competitive global admissions landscape.

This role is ideal for a dynamic, empathetic, and strategically minded professional who thrives on helping motivated candidates achieve their academic and career ambitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as the main point of contact for students and parents, providing personalized guidance on academics, extracurriculars, and application milestones.
• Designing and overseeing structured mentorship schedules with external mentors while ensuring students receive consistent support.
• Conducting one-on-one profile evaluations, advising on academics, extracurriculars, summer schools, internships, and overall profile building.
• Coaching students through standardized test preparation (SAT/ACT, APs, IELTS/TOEFL, etc.) and guiding them on subject or curriculum equivalencies (IB, A-Levels, CBSE, ISC, etc.).
• Assisting in the drafting, reviewing, and refining of application essays, personal statements, activity lists, résumés, and recommendation letters.
• Conducting mock interviews aligned with admissions standards of universities in the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
• Coordinating weekly student-mentor sessions via Zoom/Google Meet and maintaining an updated database of student progress.
• Preparing detailed progress notes, ensuring applications stay on track with internal and university deadlines.
• Researching relevant undergraduate scholarships, financial aid, and merit-based opportunities, and assisting students with applications (CSS Profile, FAFSA, UCAS bursaries, etc.).
• Helping students and families evaluate admission offers by clarifying financial implications, career outcomes, and long-term pathways.
• Collaborating with internal faculty, mentors, and external partners to provide holistic and timely support.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's and Master's degree in any discipline (preferably with personal experience of postgraduate study abroad in the U.S., U.K., Canada, or Europe).
• 3–5 years of experience in postgraduate admissions counseling, higher education advisory, or related roles.
• Strong understanding of program-specific requirements for Master's, PhD, MBA, and other postgraduate degrees.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in academic and professional writing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-stakes applications simultaneously while maintaining quality.
• Empathetic, detail-oriented, and proactive, with strong interpersonal skills to build trust with clients.
• Team leadership and training experience preferred.
• Familiarity with global postgraduate application systems and processes (e.g., university portals, MBA platforms, research program requirements).
• A deep passion for education, mentorship, and career development.

Why Join Rostrum Education?

• Impactful Work: Shape the academic and career paths of high-potential postgraduate applicants, helping them access the world's best opportunities.
• Vision-Driven Culture: Join a team that values mentorship, depth of thought, and long-term client success over transactional counseling.
• Dynamic Environment: Collaborate in a close-knit, supportive team that celebrates curiosity, initiative, and results.
• International Outlook: Work with a global client base and network of mentors and subject experts from top institutions.
• Growth & Development: Competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and exposure to diverse postgraduate domains.
• Work Hard, Think Deep, Laugh Often: From strategic brainstorming to celebratory coffee breaks—we work with passion and camaraderie.

Ready to guide the next generation of global leaders toward success?