Lead - Overseas Admissions Counseling

1 day ago

Goregaon, Maharashtra, India Lorien Finance Full time US$ 1,50,000 - US$ 2,00,000 per year

Job Description – Lead, Overseas Admissions Counseling

Location:
Mumbai, India

Function:
Student Success & Counseling

About Lorien Finance

Lorien Finance is an AI-powered student lending and career discovery and study abroad guidance platform, reimagining how students prepare for global higher education. Unlike traditional counseling agencies, Lorien Finance blends the
human expertise of top admissions counselors
with a
tech-first, AI-driven platform
that streamlines career discovery, admissions support, test prep, and financial access.

We are looking to add a foundational hire who will help shape the counseling strategy and student journey within Lorien Finance.

Role Overview

As the
Lead – Overseas Admissions Counseling
, you will:

  • Drive the
    counseling strategy and delivery model
    across key English-speaking destinations (US, UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond).
  • Translate your
    on-ground counseling expertise
    into scalable product features and workflows in collaboration with product, design, and AI teams.
  • Act as the
    subject matter expert
    on undergraduate admissions, ensuring Lorien Finance delivers world-class guidance for students and families.
  • Build and lead a
    small team of counselors and mentors
    over time to scale the student support function.

This is not just a counseling role—it is a critical product + strategy role where your expertise will directly shape Lorien Finance's platform, content, and value proposition.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Counseling Strategy & Delivery

  2. Define the student journey roadmap from high school freshman year to college applications.

  3. Provide expert guidance on admissions strategy, extracurricular development, essay writing, and interview preparation.

  4. Ensure multi-country coverage: US, UK, Canada, Australia, and other major destinations.

  5. Product Development Input

  6. Work with product/tech teams to codify counseling processes into Lorien Finance's AI-powered app.

  7. Provide feedback on features like career roadmaps, application checklists, AI essay reviews, and smart notes.

  8. Identify areas where human mentoring must stay intact vs. what can be automated.

  9. Team Leadership & Training

  10. Mentor and train junior counselors as the team grows.

  11. Establish best practices, SOPs, and quality benchmarks for counseling within Lorien Finance.

  12. Contribute to building a strong "student-first" culture.

  13. Parent & Student Engagement

  14. Engage with high-net-worth families, explaining the value proposition of Lorien Finance.

  15. Act as a trusted advisor in high-stakes admissions journeys.

  16. Market Insight & Continuous Learning

  17. Stay updated on global admissions trends, visa updates, and university policies.

  18. Help Lorien Finance maintain an edge against agencies like Crimson, Athena, and The Red Pen.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • 6–10 years of experience
    in undergraduate overseas admissions counseling (Athena, Crimson, The Red Pen, or equivalent agencies preferred).
  • Deep expertise in
    US and UK undergraduate admissions
    , with working knowledge of Canada, Australia, and other destinations.
  • Strong understanding of
    college essays, extracurricular strategy, standardized tests (SAT/ACT, UCAS, IB, AP, etc.)
    .
  • Comfort working in an
    early-stage startup
    where processes are still being built.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills (both with students and parents).
  • Ability to work cross-functionally with
    tech/product teams
    , not just counseling delivery.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Performance-based bonus
    tied to student success and program delivery.
  • Future Equity participation
    for the right candidate as a founding team member.
  • Opportunity to
    shape a category-defining EdTech product
    from the ground up.

Why Join Lorien Finance?

  • Be part of the
    founding team
    at a high-growth EdTech venture.
  • Work with passionate founders, advisors, and technologists shaping the
    future of study abroad access
    .
  • Help build
    counseling practice
    that will serve thousands of ambitious students globally.

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