Admission Counselor in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Admission Counselor based in India.

This is a dynamic, target-driven role focused on helping prospective students make informed decisions about their education and career paths. You’ll combine personalized counseling with consultative sales to understand student aspirations and recommend relevant academic programs. The role involves managing leads from initial inquiry through application, enrollment, and confirmation. You’ll engage regularly with students and parents, building trust while clearly communicating program value, eligibility, fees, scholarships, and career outcomes. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll contribute directly to enrollment growth and monthly business targets. You’ll also maintain accurate CRM records, develop your prospect database, and stay informed about education and career trends. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by connecting learners with programs designed to support their long-term career success.

• Provide personalized academic and career counseling to prospective students based on their aspirations, interests, eligibility, and career goals.
• Respond to inquiries regarding courses, admission requirements, fees, scholarships, program structures, learning approaches, and potential career outcomes.
• Clearly communicate the features, benefits, and career prospects of available academic programs.
• Generate, qualify, and manage a strong sales pipeline through outbound cold calling, inbound inquiries, and systematic lead follow-up.
• Convert qualified prospects into enrollments while consistently working toward and achieving monthly admission and sales targets.
• Manage prospective student applications throughout the admissions journey and ensure timely completion of required steps and documentation.
• Maintain regular and professional communication with students and parents, addressing questions and concerns throughout the decision-making process.
• Follow up on enrollment confirmations and coordinate with the wider admissions team to ensure a smooth conversion process.
• Maintain accurate records of all counseling interactions, lead activity, applications, and follow-ups within the CRM.
• Build, expand, and actively manage a database of prospective students to support sustained pipeline growth.
• Stay informed about education industry developments, competing programs, emerging career opportunities, and changing student needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve the admissions experience and contribute to overall enrollment performance.

• Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree; a background in Education, Psychology, Business, or a related discipline is preferred.
• 2–5 years of overall professional experience, with 2–4 years of relevant experience in academic counseling, career guidance, admissions, education sales, or a similar customer-facing role.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a target-oriented sales environment and consistently follow up with prospective customers.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand student needs and translate them into appropriate academic and career recommendations.
• Strong customer-service mindset with the ability to build credibility and trust with students and parents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM platforms is preferred.
• Understanding of education systems, academic programs, and career pathways is advantageous; training will be provided where required.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is mandatory.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple prospects, applications, and follow-ups simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Willingness to work 6 days per week from the office, with a rotational weekly day off.
• Adaptable and eager to learn about new programs, market trends, and evolving career opportunities.

• Competitive, industry-aligned compensation.
• Performance-based incentives and rewards.
• Benefits package designed to support employees.
• Positive and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing education and career-focused business.
• Direct impact on students’ academic choices and career outcomes.
• Exposure to education, technology, sales, career development, and consumer-facing operations.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals across product, operations, and technology teams.
• Potential for professional growth within a rapidly expanding market.