Academic Counselor

Job Description

This role is for one of Weekday's clients Salary range: Rs 500000 - Rs 900000 (ie INR 5-9 LPA) Min Experience: 1 year Location: Gurugram JobType: full-time Who We Are: What began as a modest initiative has grown into Edoofa, a leading work-study program that offers international students a path to not just education in India, but a pathway to employment and success after the program. Over the past seven years, we've proudly enrolled over 5,000 students from Africa and South Asia, making Edoofa the largest program of its kind in India where students get an opportunity to self finance their education while getting closer to becoming employable i.e the true outcome of education. We are a bunch of high-intent, aspirational people who have stayed the course, been in the education industry for the long haul to create an impact in the lives of so many. As a bootstrapped, profitable business with a team of young, energetic hustlers , we are looking to explore a world or career where people prioritize sustainable growth, focus on generating steady free cash flows, and value long-term profitability over quick exits. About the role: At Edoofa, our counselors are the first point of contact for our customers- our international students. Their primary goal is to guide the students through the process and understand their aspirations and goals in life to help them make the right career decisions. The counsellors are responsible for the end-to-end process of engaging with a student, helping them choose the right course, understanding their academic and financial aspirations, and ensuring successful enrolment and admission into the Edoofa program if they are the right fit. The counsellors also need to notice that this is a direct revenue-generating role and hence need to analyse their conversations and process through a business lens from time to time in order to generate productivity in their work, earn revenue and still create value by being a helping hand to these students. Roles and Responsibility: 1. Conduct in-depth research and analysis to identify and prospect potential students. 2. Take full ownership of the student enrollment journeyfrom the first point of contact to successful enrollment. 3. Counsel prospective students with empathy and clarity, maintain consistent follow-ups, and build a strong pipeline through effective relationship management and communication. 4. Continuously optimize the enrollment process by evaluating performance metrics and identifying areas for improvement to drive successful closures. 5. Collaborate closely with the Admissions and Student Services teams to ensure a seamless and efficient post-enrollment experience for students.