Admission Counselor - Kolkata

Job Description- Admission Counselor – Company Owned Experience Center

What S/He will do:

Student Guidance:

• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions with students to understand their academic aspirations, career goals, and preferences.
• · Provide personalized advice on suitable courses, universities, and countries based on the student's profile and interests.

Application Assistance:

• Assist students in preparing and submitting accurate and complete applications to overseas universities and colleges.
• Guide students through the application requirements, including essays, recommendation letters, and standardized test scores.

Information Dissemination:

• Stay updated on educational trends, admission criteria, scholarship opportunities, and visa requirements for various countries.
• Share relevant information with students, ensuring they have a clear understanding of their options.

Profile Evaluation:

• Evaluate students' academic records, test scores, and extracurricular activities to assess their eligibility for different programs.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend strategies to enhance their application.

Financial Planning:

• Advise students and their families on estimated tuition costs, living expenses, and available scholarships or financial aid options.
• Help students create a budget and financial plan for their overseas education.

Visa Support:

• Assist students in preparing the necessary documentation for visa applications.
• Explain visa requirements, and interview processes, and support students in acquiring the required documents.

Pre-Departure Orientation:

• Conduct pre-departure sessions to educate students about the cultural, academic, and practical aspects of living and studying abroad.

Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with universities, colleges, and educational institutions to stay informed about their offerings.
• Collaborate with university representatives to streamline the application and admission process.

Record Keeping:

• Maintain accurate records of student interactions, counselling sessions, and application progress.

Who you are:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree
• Strong knowledge of international education systems, admission processes, and study destinations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students, parents, and university representatives.
• Problem-solving ability to address students' concerns and provide appropriate solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proficiency in using educational and career counselling tools and software.
• Cultural sensitivity and awareness to work with diverse student populations.
• Must be well versed with the regional language.

Experience:

• Previous experience in student education counselling or related roles in US, Europe, UK is preferred.
• Familiarity with different study destinations and university systems is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate: Experience in B2C, School / Institution outreach and Study Abroad

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹700,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• total work: 1 year (Preferred)
• Counselling: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person