Admission Counselor

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education / Psychology / Child Development / Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) / Management / Social Work
• Diploma or certification in Counselling, Early Childhood Education, Child Psychology, or Admissions Management preferred
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in school admissions, academic counselling, parent coordination, or a related role (experience in a pre-school or early years setting is strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of early childhood education, school readiness, and developmental needs of children aged 2–6 years
• Familiarity with NEP 2020, NCF-FS, and Indian pre-primary education frameworks
• Proven ability to counsel parents effectively during the admissions decision-making process
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (knowledge of Hindi and/or Gujarati is an added advantage)
• Strong interpersonal skills with a warm, empathetic, and professional approach towards parents and caregivers
• Ability to clearly articulate the school’s philosophy, curriculum, and teaching–learning practices
• High organisational skills with attention to detail in documentation, data management, and follow-ups
• Comfort with basic computer applications – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, and CRM/school management systems
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries, deadlines, and parent interactions efficiently
• Strong work ethic, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Willingness to work full-time, on-site in Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end admissions process for the pre-school, from enquiry handling to final enrolment
• Acting as the first point of contact for prospective parents, addressing academic and admissions-related queries
• Conducting school tours, parent counselling sessions, and orientation meetings
• Clearly explaining the school’s curriculum framework, pedagogy, daily routines, and learning outcomes
• Guiding parents on programme suitability, age criteria, and school readiness for their child
• Coordinating with academic teams to ensure accurate and consistent communication with parents
• Maintaining and updating admissions data, enquiry records, and documentation
• Following up with prospective parents to support timely decision-making and enrolment
• Supporting smooth onboarding of new families, including documentation verification and academic briefings
• Addressing parent concerns professionally and escalating academic matters when required
• Assisting in planning and executing open houses, admission events, and parent information sessions
• Collaborating with marketing and outreach teams to ensure consistent academic messaging
• Ensuring compliance with internal policies and documentation standards during the admissions process
• Building long-term relationships with families to support student retention and parent satisfaction

We are also accepting applications for this profile from:

Admissions Counsellor, School Admissions Executive, Pre-School Admissions Officer, Parent Relationship Manager – School, Academic Counsellor – Early Years, Student Admissions Advisor, Front Office – Admissions (School), Parent Engagement Executive, Early Years Admissions Coordinator.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Prahlad Nagar, Ahmedabad, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Admissions Counseling: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BEd. degree (Preferred)

Work Location: In person