Admissions Counselor

Company Description

Bolstart Startup School is dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of founders and entrepreneurs to build scalable ventures and create meaningful impact. Positioned at the intersection of learning and building, we enable bold individuals to succeed in a rapidly evolving, innovation-driven world. Unlike traditional business schools, Bolstart Startup School embraces the principles of speed, experimentation, and execution. Through hands-on venture building, a community-driven approach, and access to a global network, we equip founders with the tools to lead the future of business and create lasting change.

Role Description

This is a full-time remote role for an Admissions Counselor located in Pune. We are looking for someone who can own the admissions cycle end-to-end, from first contact to final enrollment and consistently hit (or exceed) targets. You’ll be the engine behind bringing the right founders into our program.

Key Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of the admissions funnel, you drive it.
• Convert leads through calls, WhatsApp, emails, and counselling sessions.
• Explain the program structure, outcomes, and opportunities clearly and confidently.
• Conduct admissions interviews and evaluate student fit.
• Achieve weekly & monthly enrollment targets with consistency.
• Maintain CRM hygiene and track funnel metrics.
• Work closely with marketing to improve lead quality.
• Represent Bolstart Startup School at events, webinars, and campus activities.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding admissions/enrollment targets
• Strong communication, persuasion, and closing skills.
• Ability to build trust quickly with students and parents.
• Comfortable managing high-volume calls and DMs.
• Understanding of startup/tech ecosystem is a bonus.
• Target-driven, disciplined, and highly accountable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in admissions, sales, counselling, or edtech.
• Exceptional performers with slightly less experience may also apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + attractive incentive structure.
• Freedom to run the admissions engine like your own function.
• Fast growth in a rapidly scaling venture school.
• Opportunity to work closely with founders, mentors & investors.
• A high-autonomy environment where performance is valued.