Academic counsellor

18 hours ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Z1 STUDY ABROAD CONSULTANT Full time ₹ 30,00,000 - ₹ 60,00,000 per year

Job Title:
Academic Counsellor – Study Abroad

Location:
Z1 Study Abroad, T Nagar, Chennai

Experience:
6 months to 2 years

Employment Type:
Full-time

Department:
Counselling & Admissions

Job Summary:

Z1 Study Abroad is seeking a dynamic and goal-oriented
academic counsellor
to guide and support students aspiring to study overseas and prepare for international entrance exams. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for education, and a student-centric approach to counselling.

Key Responsibilities:
Student Counselling – Study Abroad

  • Provide accurate and up-to-date information on universities, courses, countries, application processes, and visa procedures.
  • Understand students' academic backgrounds, interests, and career goals to suggest suitable course and university options.
  • Assist students through the entire admission lifecycle—from shortlisting universities to application submission and follow-up.

Test Prep Counselling

  • Advise students on the most suitable English proficiency or test prep programs (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, GRE, SAT, etc.).
  • Schedule demo sessions and coordinate with trainers and academic heads.
  • Track student progress and ensure their preparedness for exams.

Follow-Up and Relationship Management

  • Maintain strong communication and follow-up with leads, prospects, and enrolled students.
  • Build and maintain positive student relationships to encourage referrals and long-term engagement.

Sales & Conversion

  • Achieve monthly counselling and enrolment targets for both study abroad and test prep verticals.
  • Handle telephonic, walk-in, and online counselling inquiries professionally.

Coordination & Documentation

  • Coordinate with admissions and operations teams for document verification, SOP guidance, and university follow-ups.
  • Maintain records of all interactions using CRM tools or internal software.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in any discipline .
  • 6 months to 2 years of experience in academic counselling, preferably in study abroad or test prep.
  • Strong verbal and written communication in English.
  • Good understanding of international education systems (UK, Canada, USA, Australia, etc.).
  • Target-driven with a strong sales orientation.
  • Friendly, empathetic, and professional personality.

Preferred Skills:

  • Knowledge of the visa process and university portals.
  • Familiarity with CRM tools, MS Office, and Google Workspace.
  • Prior experience in handling IELTS/PTE counselling is a plus.

Please send your resume/CV to and keep the subject as "Student Counsellor."

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