Admissions Counsellor (Individual Contributor)
Location:
Bengaluru | Work from Office
About
upGrad School of Technology (uGSoT) is a next-generation undergraduate technology institution focused on strong academic foundations, real-world outcomes, and long-term career success.
high-involvement, consultative function
Role Overview:
Admissions Counsellor
This is not a people-management role.
Key Responsibilities:
1. End-to-End Admissions Counselling
- Own student and parent conversations from first contact to enrollment
- Conduct detailed need-assessment and eligibility discussions
- Explain programs, outcomes, timelines, and policies with clarity and honesty
- Guide families through application, offer, and enrollment decisions
2. Funnel & Conversion Ownership
- Own individual conversion metrics across:
- Lead Application
- Offer Acceptance (O2A)
- Acceptance Enrollment
- Proactively manage:
- Stalled cases
- Fence-sitters
- High-intent and high-risk leads
- Ensure timely follow-ups aligned with admissions cycles and deadlines
3. High-Quality Parent & Student Experience
- Handle parent conversations with maturity and confidence
- Address concerns around ROI, outcomes, and long-term career pathways
- Maintain a consultative tone focused on fit, not pressure
- Escalate complex cases appropriately when required
4. Process Discipline & CRM Hygiene
- Maintain accurate and timely CRM updates
- Follow admissions policies, communication standards, and compliance norms
- Ensure clean documentation across applications, offers, and enrollments
5. Ethics, Professionalism & Ownership
- Uphold ethical admissions standards at all times
- Take ownership of outcomes, learnings, and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with peers and managers to share best practices
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 13 years of experience in:
- Admissions counselling
- Education sales
- Inside sales (high-ticket, consultative)
- Strong experience in
parent-facing conversations
is highly preferred - Experience with structured funnels, targets, and CRMs is required
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to explain complex programs simply and honestly
- Comfort with targets without compromising integrity
- High ownership mindset and process discipline