Student Counselor

Role Overview:-

We are looking for a dynamic, approachable, and target-oriented 
Academic Counsellor/ Student Counsellor
 who will serve as the first point of contact for students exploring their higher education and/or several course options. In this role, you will not just "sell courses" — you will 
act as a mentor and trusted advisor
, helping students make well-informed academic and career decisions.

Your daily responsibilities will involve 
proactively reaching out to prospective students through phone calls
, understanding their aspirations, strengths, and constraints, and then recommending the most suitable programs from our portfolio of educational offerings. You will also actively participate in 
campus drives at colleges
, engage with 
Heads of Departments (HODs)
 from various streams, and build strong collaborations with institutions to support student recruitment. You must be willing to 
visit colleges as and when required
 to strengthen relationships, conduct counselling sessions, and represent our organization in academic events.

This is a performance-focused role with 
a clear monthly admission target
. For every admission above this target, you will enjoy 
generous incentives
, making your earning potential directly tied to your success. If you are self-motivated, passionate about education, and thrive in a results-driven environment, this role offers you both personal satisfaction and professional growth.

**Note: Prior calling experience is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with prospective students through
  calls, emails, and in-person/virtual meetings to understand their academic and career aspirations.
• Provide personalized counselling to match students with the most relevant courses, institutions, and study modes.
• Maintain updated knowledge of available programs, admission criteria, and market trends.
• Assist students through the entire application process, including document collection and verification.
• Achieve and exceed monthly admission targets.
• Participate in 
  on-campus drives
  , seminars, and events to promote programs.
• Meet and collaborate with 
  college HODs
   and faculty members to foster partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions for continuous engagement.
• Keep detailed records of all leads, follow-ups, and enrolments using CRM or internal systems.
• Collaborate with marketing and operations teams to develop strategies for increasing enrolments.

Requirements:-

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Education, Business, or related field preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in student counselling or academic counselling
  .
• Proven experience in academic counselling, student advisory, or educational sales is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Excellent communication, persuasion, and negotiation skills.
• Self-driven and comfortable working towards targets.
• Willingness to travel locally for 
  college visits and campus activities
  .
• Knowledge of the education sector and study options is advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits:-

• Competitive base salary.
• Attractive incentives
   for each admission above the monthly target.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with career advancement potential.