Admission Counsellor - 3 Month Contract

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About Newton School

Come be part of a rocket ship that's creating a massive impact in the world of education!

On one side you have over a million college graduates every year with barely 5% employability rates and on the other side, there are thousands of companies struggling to find talent. Newton School aims to bridge this massive gap through its personalized learning platform. We are building an online university and solving the deep problem of the employability of graduates.

We have a strong core team consisting of alumni from IITs and IIM, having several years of industry experience in companies like Unacademy, Inmobi, Ola, and Microsoft - among others. On this mission, we are backed by some of the most respected investors around the world, - RTP Global, Nexus Venture Partners, and a slew of angel investors including CREDs Kunal Shah, Flipkarts Kalyan Krishnamoorthy, Unacademy and Razorpay founders, Udaans Sujeet Kumar among others.

Role description:

Responsibilities:

• Guide prospective students through the enrollment process after clearing exams and interviews by explaining program offerings, admissions requirements, and processes.
• Provide detailed information about programs, fees, and financial aid options.
• Ensure completion and verification of admission-related documents. Evaluate applicant profiles to ensure alignment with the eligibility criteria of our programs.
• Maintain personalized communication to address queries and concerns post-counseling.
• Coordinate with internal teams to streamline the admissions process.
• Track and report on student progress and enrollment metrics.
• Foster a positive and engaging admissions experience.
• Address student concerns promptly to build trust and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of all admissions-related activities and candidate interactions.
• Provide consistent follow-ups with potential candidates to support their decision-making process.
• Act as a mentor, offering guidance and support to help students make informed decisions about their educational and career goals.

Requirements:

• 1-6 years of Relevant experience in admission counselling or Ed-tech Sales Preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with prospective students and their families.
• Good with People management skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility with a little creativity in making the sessions engaging.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with attention to detail.
• Proactive approach with a target-driven mindset to achieve enrollment goals.
• Familiarity with CRM software and online communication tools is a plus.

Mandatory Skills

Student Counseling, Admissions, Enrollment, Interpersonal Skills, Presentation Skills, Convincing Power