College Counselling Manager

About Rostrum Education

Rostrum Education is one of India’s leading global education consultancies, empowering high school students to gain admission to the most competitive universities across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and beyond. Rostrum was created to bridge the gap between student potential and world-class education.

Over the years, our students have earned offers from top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, UChicago, LSE, and the University of Toronto, among many others. We provide end-to-end mentorship—from early profile building and academic planning to final application submissions and admissions success.

At Rostrum, we don’t just help students apply—we help them discover purpose, refine their voice, and take confident steps toward becoming global citizens and changemakers.

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The Opportunity

As a College Counselling Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping student journeys—from the initial counselling roadmap to university acceptances. You’ll lead a team of counselors, collaborate with mentors and editors, and personally support ambitious students in building distinctive, high-impact profiles. You will also contribute to our mission by enhancing team capabilities, elevating strategic planning, and delivering outstanding student outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, empathetic, and intellectually driven professional looking to make a real impact in the global education space.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support students through the entire undergraduate admissions process, from onboarding to final university decisions.
• Guide students in developing strong academic and extracurricular profiles, including research, internships, competitions, and community impact projects.
• Strategize personalized student journeys by advising on subject selection, standardized testing, university shortlisting, and long-term academic planning.
• Review and provide detailed feedback on all application components, including personal statements, SOPs, LORs, essays, resumes, and forms.
• Step in for complex student cases to offer direct mentorship, resolve issues, and ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Manage and mentor a team of counselors, ensuring consistency, timely communication, and adherence to admissions timelines.
• Coordinate with internal teams—mentors, editors, and test prep specialists—to align strategy and execution for each student.
• Organize internal trainings, case reviews, and brainstorming sessions to strengthen team capabilities.
• Provide expert guidance on U.S., U.K., and Canadian admissions platforms such as Common App, UCAS, and OUAC.
• Advise families on academic equivalencies, scholarship opportunities, interview preparation, and offer comparisons.
• Maintain clear communication with students and parents, provide regular progress updates, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Track and document student milestones to ensure timely completion of deliverables and a smooth admissions process.
• Share insights and feedback with leadership to support operational improvements and elevate the overall student experience.

Qualifications & Skills

Why Join Rostrum Education?

Ready to shape the future of tomorrow’s changemakers?