Junior- Student Counsellor- Overseas Education

Job Title: Junior Student Counsellor
Location: Vadapalani, Chennai
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in visa counselling.
Salary: ₹30,000/month

Roles & Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Junior Student Counsellor to join our overseas education consultancy team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of guiding students through the process of studying abroad and must be well-versed with countries such as the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and European destinations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide detailed counselling to students regarding overseas education options based on their academic background, interests, and career goals.
• Assist students in shortlisting universities and programs as per their eligibility and preferences.
• Guide students through the entire admission process including application, documentation, SOP/LOR support, and follow-ups.
• Support students in preparing for visa interviews and submitting visa applications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge on international education trends, admission requirements, and visa regulations.
• Coordinate with university representatives and attend training/workshops.
• Ensure high conversion rates from enquiry to enrollment.
• Handle walk-ins, phone/email enquiries, and conduct follow-ups professionally.
• Mentor junior counsellors and provide guidance where required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in any field.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in overseas education counselling.
• Strong knowledge of student visa processes and university admission cycles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple student profiles and timelines efficiently.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in career counselling or international education.
• Prior experience with education fairs or university tie-ups is a plus.
• Exposure to counselling for multiple study destinations.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• What is your Current CTC?
• What is your Expected CTC?
• What is your Notice Period?
• Current Location
• How many years of experience in Overseas Education counselling ?
• Have you provided Student Counselling for Overseas Studies ?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Student Counselling: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person