Senior Student Counsellor

Company Description :

Sosin IAS Academy, an established name in the field of Civil Services coaching has come off age in the task of preparing the young minds in nation building. Formerly known as Target IAS, is the brainchild of our Founder Director, Mrs. Sosin Thayyaba Revella. We take pride in being the first women-founded Civil Services coaching entity in India, setting new benchmarks of excellence.

Sosin IAS academy’s new found strength lies in AI-enabled learning in Civil Services– the first of its kind in India – making us the most adaptive organisation that integrates content, experience, and technology to empower aspirants in their UPSC journey, ensuring their success in this pursuit.

With vast and varied experience in teaching, guiding students in the field of UPSC, our founder laid firm foundations of the organisation, based on ethics, values, humanism and conscious efforts to the uncompromising quality of service delivered to the aspirants.

Role Description :

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Senior Student Counsellor at Sosin IAS Academy, Hyderabad. The Senior Student Counsellor will provide career guidance, academic planning support, and motivation to students preparing for the Civil Services Examination.

The role involves direct interaction with students and parents, understanding their needs, offering personalised advice, and helping them choose the right programs. The counsellor will also collaborate with faculty and administration to ensure a seamless support system for aspirants.

Key Responsibilities :

Cold Calling & Lead Qualification : Reach out to prospective students / parents, assess their UPSC background, preparation stage, and career aspirations.

Needs Assessment & Course Recommendation : Identify learner gaps and suggest the most suitable UPSC courses.

Objection Handling & Conversions : Address queries with empathy, resolve doubts about exam strategies / course fit, and drive enrolments.

Relationship Building : Maintain long-term student and parent relationships by offering consistent guidance during their preparation journey.

Reporting & Insights : Maintain accurate records of leads, calls, conversions, and provide insights into student needs and exam trends.

Collaboration & Growth : Work closely with the sales and academic teams to align strategies, track exam trends, and enhance enrolment outcomes.

Eligibility & Skills :

Excellent communication, counselling, and persuasion skills.

Strong convincing ability, conversion skills, and target-oriented working mindset.

Prior experience in academic counselling, sales, or education (UPSC / competitive coaching) preferred.

Solid understanding of the UPSC syllabus, exam patterns, and preparation strategies is appreciated.

Passionate at devising new strategies to enhance admissions, being a go getter.

Eligibility & Skills

Education : Any Graduate or Post-Graduate.

Languages : Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Telugu (spoken & written).

Technical Skills : Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Strong communication, counselling, and persuasion skills.

Ability to handle targets, conversions, and relationship-building effectively.

Prior experience in academic counselling, sales, or education (UPSC coaching preferred).

Experience : Minimum 4–5 years in counselling / education / sales domain.

Salary / Remuneration : ₹26,000 to ₹30,000 per month + Attractive Incentives

How to Apply : Send your CV with a covering letter to :

hr@sosinias.com