Academic Counsellor

About the Role

The Academic Counsellor will guide prospective students through the admission process, achieve defined admission targets, and support the institution’s marketing and outreach strategy. The role combines student counselling, admissions management, and coordination with the marketing team to ensure enrolment growth in line with the College Admission Committee’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Student Counselling & Admission Support – Counsel students/parents on courses (BA, MA, CCY, PGD, etc.), career pathways, placements; convert leads into admissions; maintain enquiry tracking (CRM/Excel).
• Admissions Target Achievement – Work towards admission targets; track weekly/monthly/quarterly progress; share conversion and pipeline reports.
• Marketing Coordination – Collaborate with Marketing to align campaigns; give feedback on leads; support webinars/outreach events.
• Outreach & Partnerships – Participate in school/college visits, fairs, webinars; assist in tie-ups, referral programmes, partnerships.
• Data & Reporting – Analyse enquiry/admission trends; prepare weekly dashboards and KPIs.
• Student Support – Guide students on academic progression, bridging courses, placements; ensure smooth communication with parents/faculty.

Qualifications & Experience

• Graduate degree (Education, Psychology, or related preferred).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in academic counselling/admissions.
• Experience in target-driven education roles preferred.
• Kaivalyadhama alumni will be given preference.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong counselling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to achieve admission/enrolment targets.
• Fluency in English & Hindi.
• Proficiency in MS Office & CRM systems.
• Analytical mindset; skilled in reports/dashboards.
• Self-motivated, proactive, result-oriented.

Other Details

• Work Location: Lonavala Campus (residential accommodation may be considered).
• Remote Option: Exceptional candidates may work remotely with campus visits.
• Compensation: As per institutional norms and experience.

For any query, please feel free to connect on [email protected]