Academic Counselor

Job Description Job Title: Academic Counselor Department: Academic Counseling Job Responsibilities: Student Guidance and Support: • Provide one-on-one academic counseling and guidance to students. • Assist students in selecting appropriate courses and programs aligned with their career goals. • Address academic concerns and challenges, helping students overcome obstacles to success. • Foster a positive and supportive learning environment for students. • Conduct one-on-one consultations with prospective students to understand their educational goals, interests, and needs. Lead Generation and Customer Acquisition: • Generate and nurture leads through various sales and marketing channels. • Manage lead generation campaigns, including digital marketing, email marketing, and events. • Develop and implement lead nurturing processes to guide leads through the sales funnel. • Oversee customer acquisition efforts to expand the customer base. Academic Counselling: • Provide academic counselling to students, addressing their educational and career goals. • Assist students in course selection, academic planning, and batch assigning. • Collaborate with academic staff to ensure effective communication and support for student needs. • Convert leads to potential customer. • Ensure the team achieves the daily, weekly and monthly targets. Academic Program Management: • Maintain a thorough understanding of the institution's academic programs and course offerings. • Stay informed about curriculum changes, updates, and academic policies. • Work with students to create academic plans and degree maps. • Monitor student academic progress and intervene as needed to ensure timely completion. • Review and evaluate students' applications to ensure all required documents and information are submitted accurately. Career and Educational Advising: • Offer career and educational advice to students, helping them make informed decisions about their future. • Provide resources and information about internships, job placements, and further education opportunities. • Collaborate with faculty and career services to connect students with relevant resources. • Provide detailed information and guidance to prospective students about admission requirements, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and deadlines. Orientation and Onboarding: • Assist in organizing and conducting student orientation and onboarding programs. • Ensure that new students are informed about academic requirements and support services available. • Facilitate introductions to academic advisors and other key personnel. • Conduct campus tours and deliver presentations to showcase the institute's facilities, resources, and academic offerings to prospective students and their families. Student Engagement and Communication: • Act as a liaison between students and academic departments. • Keep students informed about academic deadlines, important dates, and campus events. • Maintain regular communication with students via email, phone, or in-person meetings. • Establish and maintain relationships with colleges, educational consultants, and other external stakeholders to promote the institute and attract prospective students. Data Management and Reporting: • Keep comprehensive records of student interactions and academic plans. • Generate reports on student progress, academic performance, and advising outcomes. • Utilize data to identify trends and areas for improvement in academic advising services. • Maintain accurate and updated records of prospective students, their applications, communication history, and other relevant information in the institute's database or CRM system. Professional Development: • Stay updated on best practices in academic advising and student support. • Attend professional development opportunities and training sessions. • Contribute to the ongoing improvement of academic advising processes and services. • Regularly follow up with prospective students via phone, email, or in-person meetings to address their queries, provide additional information, and ensure a smooth application process. Admissions Support and Process Enhancement: • Provide accurate and up-to-date information about the institute's programs, courses, curriculum, facilities, financial aid, scholarships, and other relevant aspects to prospective students and their families. • Collaborate with other departments, such as academic advisors, financial aid officers, and faculty members, to ensure a seamless transition for admitted students. • Assist in the planning of company events.

Job Types: Full-time, Fresher

Pay: Up to ₹20,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person