Education Counsellor

Job Title: Education Counsellor
Location: Wakad/Shivajinagar/Kharadi, Pune, Maharashtra
Work Mode: Work From Office
Experience: 0 to 5 Years

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students and parents regarding available courses, programs, eligibility, fees, and career opportunities.
• Understand students' educational backgrounds, interests, and career goals.
• Provide accurate information about courses and guide students in selecting suitable programs.
• Handle enquiries through calls, WhatsApp, email, and other communication channels.
• Follow up with prospective students and maintain regular communication.
• Convert qualified enquiries/leads into admissions.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, follow-ups, and admission status.
• Coordinate with the admission and academic teams for a smooth enrolment process.
• Achieve individual and team counselling/admission targets.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with interested candidates to ensure timely decision-making.
• Address student/parent queries and resolve basic concerns professionally.
• Maintain a professional relationship with students throughout the admission journey.
• Participate in seminars, student engagement activities, counselling sessions, and education events when required.

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong counselling and interpersonal skills.
• Good convincing and negotiation abilities.
• Customer-focused and student-friendly approach.
• Ability to understand student requirements and provide appropriate guidance.
• Good follow-up and lead-management skills.
• Comfortable working with targets.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office, Google Sheets, CRM, or similar tools.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Eligibility

• Graduate in any discipline.
• Candidates from BBA, MBA, B.Com, B.A., B.Sc., BCA, or related backgrounds are welcome.
• Freshers with good communication skills can apply.
• Candidates with experience in Education Counselling, Academic Counselling, Admissions, Inside Sales, Business Development, Telecalling, or EdTech will be preferred.

What We Are Looking For

• Confident and presentable personality.
• Passion for helping students make informed education decisions.
• Result-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the education sector.

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