Academic Counsellor

Job Description – Academic Counsellor (UG & PG Programs)

Job Title: Academic Counsellor – UG & PG Programs

Location: Noida

Experience: 0–5 Years (Freshers can apply)

Industry: EdTech / Higher Education

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused Academic Counsellors to guide prospective students in choosing the right Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) programs. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and counselling skills, with the ability to understand student needs and convert inquiries into successful admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students regarding UG and PG programs through calls, emails, video meetings, and walk-ins.
• Understand students' educational background, career aspirations, and learning requirements.
• Recommend suitable courses based on the student's profile and career goals.
• Follow up with leads generated through various marketing channels.
• Explain program curriculum, eligibility criteria, admission process, fee structure, scholarships, and career opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions in the CRM system.
• Coordinate with the admissions and operations teams for smooth enrollment.
• Build long-term relationships with students and parents.
• Achieve monthly admission and revenue targets.

Eligibility

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Master's degree is an added advantage).
• Freshers with excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.
• 0–2 years of experience in Academic Counselling, Admissions, Inside Sales, or Customer Support is preferred.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong counselling, persuasion, and interpersonal skills.
• Target-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and CRM tools.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good problem-solving and relationship management skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Passionate about helping students make informed academic decisions.
• Comfortable with telephonic and virtual counselling.
• Willingness to work on admission targets and incentives.
• Immediate joiners will be preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive performance incentives.
• Professional training and career development.
• Opportunity to work with leading UG & PG programs.
• Friendly and collaborative work culture.

Education
Master in Landscape Architecture, MBBS, Doctor of Public Health (DrPH), Doctor of Physical Therapy, Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Bachelor Of Computer Application (B.C.A), Master OF Business Administration (M.B.A), Master of Tax Accounting, Doctor of Psychology (Psy. D./D. Psych.), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.), Master in Computer Application (M.C.A), Master of Accounting, Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Master of Planning (M.Plan), Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS), Master of Liberal Arts (MLA/ALM), Master of Divinity, Doctor of Audiology (AuD), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Master of Real Estate Development, Master of Law (M.L/L.L.M), Bachelor in General Studies (BGS), Doctor of Education, Bachelor Of Technology (B.Tech/B.E), Master of Commerce (M.Com), Doctor of Medicine (M.D/M.S), Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS), Doctor of Jurisprudence, Doctor of Optometry, Master of Public Health (MPH), Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Masters in Technology (M.Tech/M.E), Master of Natural Resources (MNR), Bachelors of Law (B.L/L.L.B), Bachelor of Music, Masters in Arts (M.A), Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), Master of Library Science, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.D.S), Master of Professional Accountancy (MPA), Doctor of Dental Surgery/Medicine (DDS/DMD), Master of Health Science (MHSc), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor Of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), Doctor of Science (DSc/ScD), Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), Master of Education (M.Ed), Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Health Science, Master of Music (MM/MMus), Bachelor in Hotel Management (B.H.M), Bachelor of Liberal Arts (BLA/ALB), Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA), Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Master of Technical & Professional Communication, Doctor of Ministry, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS), Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS), Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W), Master of Social Work (M.S.W), Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Masters in Communications Disorders (MCD), Masters of Architecture (M.Arch)
Skills Required
Education Sales, Edtech Sales, Academic Counsellor