Academic Counselor (US)

0 years

3 - 4 Lacs

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Job Description

About The Opportunity

Operating in the international education and student recruitment sector, we help Indian students achieve admissions to U.S. colleges and universities through high-touch counselling, application strategy, and visa guidance. Our team combines personalised advising with data-driven outreach to maximise student success and placement at competitive U.S. programs.We are hiring an on-site Admissions Counselor (USA-focused) based in India to join our growing recruitment team and drive end-to-end admissions outcomes for undergraduate and graduate hopefuls.Role & Responsibilities
  • Provide one-to-one counselling to prospective students on U.S. program selection, application strategy, timelines, and career fit.
  • Manage the full admissions lifecycle: assess profiles, create application plans, review documents, provide essay feedback, and oversee timely submission.
  • Qualify and convert inbound leads through phone or video consultations, personalised outreach, and pipeline follow-up to increase application conversion rates.
  • Maintain accurate applicant records and pipeline metrics in the CRM and generate reports to track funnel health and counsellor performance.
  • Plan and execute recruitment initiatives such as school visits, college fairs, webinars, and local events to build a consistent applicant pipeline.
  • Coordinate with test-prep and visa advisory teams to ensure cohesive student support from application through post-admission follow-up.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Proven experience in international student recruitment or university admissions counseling with demonstrable application conversions.
  • Proficiency using CRM systems (Salesforce preferred) and experience maintaining accurate lead and applicant records.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. admissions processes, application platforms (Common App) and familiarity with F-1 visa basics and SEVIS requirements.
  • Strong written English for essay coaching and application document preparation; confident spoken English for client-facing calls.
  • Ability to manage multiple applicants and competing deadlines with excellent organisation and attention to detail.

Preferred

  • Experience with Slate or HubSpot CRM and event-driven recruitment campaigns (webinars, fairs).
  • Background in test-advising or familiarity with IELTS/TOEFL and GRE/GMAT processes.
  • Prior success building relationships with local schools, coaching centres, or university partners.
Benefits & Culture Highlights
  • Compensation: Competitive salary (typical range: INR 4,00,000–8,00,000 per annum, depending on experience) plus performance-based incentives or commissions for successful conversions.
  • Health & Insurance: Group health insurance for employees; dependent coverage available after probation. Medical expense support and access to telemedicine services.
  • Leave & Time Off: Paid annual leave (typically 20 days), public holidays, and sick leave. Parental leave and other statutory leaves provided as per local regulations.
  • Statutory & Financial Benefits: Provident Fund and other statutory contributions as per Indian labour laws; gratuity where applicable.
  • Training & Career Growth: Structured onboarding program, ongoing professional development including internal workshops, mentorship, and access to external courses or a learning stipend for approved programmes.
  • Career Progression: Clear growth path from Admissions Counsellor to Senior Counsellor and Team Lead, with regular performance reviews and promotion opportunities based on outcomes and leadership potential.
  • Work Environment & Perks: On-site role with a collaborative team culture, flexible core hours, support for travel and reimbursement for recruitment events, and necessary tools and equipment provided.
  • Culture: Mission-driven, student-centric environment focused on measurable outcomes, knowledge sharing, and cross-functional collaboration.
If you are passionate about guiding Indian students to U.S. universities and thrive in a results-oriented recruitment role, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join a mission-driven international education team.How to Apply & Next Steps

Please Submit The Following To Apply

  • Resume/CV highlighting relevant experience.
  • Short cover letter (max one page)
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