Senior Counselling Expert

About the job

Location: Gurugram

Job Type: Full-time | Work from Office

We are looking for a knowledgeable and student-focused MBA Admissions Counsellor to guide MBA aspirants in making informed decisions about their entrance exams, B-schools, specialisations, and admission pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personalised counselling and guidance to MBA aspirants regarding their career and higher education options.
• Guide students on major MBA entrance exams such as CAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, CMAT, MAT and other relevant exams.
• Help students understand different MBA specialisations and identify options based on their academic background, interests, career goals and profile.
• Guide students in shortlisting suitable B-schools and MBA programmes based on factors such as entrance scores, academic profile, work experience, fees, placements and career objectives.
• Provide guidance on the MBA admission process, including application timelines, eligibility criteria, selection processes, GD/PI/WAT requirements and counselling/admission procedures where applicable.
• Stay updated with the latest information related to MBA entrance exams, B-school admissions, rankings, placements and programme offerings.
• Conduct one-to-one counselling sessions and ensure proper handholding of students throughout their admission journey.
• Address student and parent queries and provide accurate, unbiased and relevant guidance.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth counselling experience for students.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Strong understanding of the MBA admission ecosystem in India, including entrance exams, B-schools, specialisations and selection processes.
• Prior experience in MBA admissions counselling, education counselling, career counselling or B-school admissions will be preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand student profiles and provide personalised recommendations.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to stay updated with changing admission processes, exam patterns and deadlines.
• A student-centric approach with strong problem-solving and counselling skills.