Career Counselor

Job Title: Female Career Counsellor (Study Abroad & Medical Entrance Coaching) Department: Admissions & Strategy Location: Patna, Bihar Type: Full-Time

About Merit Pathshala: Merit Pathshala is India’s premier coaching institute specializing in preparing students for the International Medical Admissions Test (IMAT) for Italian public universities. We bridge the gap between Indian medical aspirants and global opportunities by providing high-yield coaching, documentation support, and strategic mentorship.

Role Overview: We are seeking a results-driven and empathetic Career Counsellor to guide aspiring doctors and their parents. You will be the "Face of the Institute," responsible for analyzing student profiles, explaining the complexities of the IMAT/NEET landscape, and enrolling eligible students into our premium "Excellence Batch."

Key Responsibilities:

• Academic Profiling: Analyze prospective students' educational records (10th/12th grades/NEET scores/other certifications) to determine their eligibility for admission to Italian Medical Universities.
• Student Recruitment for IMAT 2026 Coaching: Conduct deep-dive counseling sessions (video/call) with parents and students to explain the Merit Pathshala ecosystem (IMAT Coaching + Visa Support). Convert leads into enrollments for the IMAT 2026 Coaching (1st batch IMAT Excellence).
• Counselling NEET Student: Explain the timeline of the "5-Phase Journey" (from Foundation to Visa) and clarify the differences between IMAT and NEET.
• Sharing Information About ITALY Education Policy and 100% Scholarship: Address queries regarding the Italian education system, provision of 100% scholarships, safety, and post-degree opportunities in Europe vs. India.
• Follow-ups: Maintain a CRM of prospective leads and ensure timely follow-ups without being pushy, maintaining the institute's premium brand image.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

A female career counsellor will be preferred.

• Experience: Freshers are allowed. Preference will be given to 2-5 years in Ed-Tech Sales, Study Abroad Counseling, or Career Guidance.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with MBBS abroad, NEET, or European education systems is a strong plus.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi.
• Empathy: Ability to handle anxious parents and stressed students with patience.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using Zoom/Google Meet and CRM tools (Data Entry).

What We Offer:

• Fixed Salary: Competitive market standards.
• Incentives: Performance-based.
• Training: In-depth training on the Italian Education System and IMAT protocols.

ROLES & DUTIES - The Employee agrees to:

• Achieve the monthly admission targets assigned by the management.
• Provide accurate and honest information to students regarding university prospects (no false promises regarding visas/seats/application/registration/test centre allotment).
• Maintain the confidentiality of the student database.

CONFIDENTIALITY & NON-DISCLOSURE The Employee acknowledges that the database of leads (student phone numbers/emails) is the exclusive property of Merit Pathshala.

• Data Theft: Copying, sharing, or selling student data to competitors or third parties is a criminal offense and will lead to immediate termination and legal action.

NON-COMPETE During the term of employment and for 12 months post-termination, the Employee shall not divert Merit Pathshala leads to any other coaching institute or study abroad consultancy.

TERMINATION OF SERVICE

• Probation: The first 3 months are a probation period.
• Notice Period: After confirmation, either party may terminate this agreement with 30 days' notice or salary in lieu thereof.
• Cause: The Employer may terminate employment immediately without notice in cases of data theft, fraud, or gross misconduct.
• Provide accurate and honest information to students regarding university prospects (no false promises regarding visas/seats).
• Maintain the confidentiality of the student database.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher, Internship, Contractual / Temporary, Volunteer
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Education:

• Higher Secondary(12th Pass) (Preferred)

Experience:

• Career counseling: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Location:

• Saguna More, Patna, Bihar (Required)

Work Location: In person