Senior Academic Advisor - Cyber security certifications

Job Title:

Academic Advisor – Cybersecurity Training & Certification

Location:

Technovalley Software India Pvt. Ltd. – Kochi, India

Job Type:

Full-time

About Technovalley:

global leader in IT upskilling and reskilling

secure and skilled digital world

Key Responsibilities:

1. Career Guidance & Counselling

• Provide

  professional career counselling

  to students, IT professionals, and corporate clients about

  Cybersecurity career paths, certifications, and specializations

  like:

• Ethical Hacking (CEH)

• Cybersecurity Analyst (CSA)

• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

• Offensive Security Certified Cybersecurity (OSCC)

• Penetration Testing (ADPT)

• SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence, and Incident Response

• Understand the

  aspirations and career goals

  of each individual and recommend the

  right certification and training programs

  to match their career trajectory.

2. Program Consultation & Certification Mapping

• Understand and explain the

  unique value propositions

  of

  Technovalley’s Cybersecurity programs

  and how they can lead to

  high-paying global career opportunities

  .
• Educate prospective learners on:

• Global Certification Standards

  (EC-Council, OffSec, CompTIA, PECB, Microsoft, etc.)

• Industry demand for Cybersecurity professionals

  in India and abroad.
• Expected

  salary growth

  and

  career scope

  in Cybersecurity fields like

  Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, Forensics, SOC Analyst, Cloud Security, etc.

• Help candidates make

  informed decisions

  by understanding their educational background, experience, and career objectives.

3. Admission Coordination & Conversion

• Drive the

  end-to-end admission process

  from counselling to enrollment closure.
• Proactively

  follow up with leads, inquiries, and walk-ins

  from online and offline marketing campaigns.
• Ensure a

  high admission conversion rate

  by addressing objections, offering solutions, and building trust with potential candidates.
• Convert

  corporate leads

  by educating

  HR Heads, CISOs, and IT Heads

  about Technovalley's

  corporate training solutions

  .

4. Scholarship Promotion & Outreach

• Promote Technovalley’s

  ₹20,000 Scholarship Gift Voucher

  and other financial assistance programs for eligible candidates.
• Guide students to

  redeem scholarships

  and

  enroll in certification programs

  within the

  validity period

  .
• Provide clear communication about the

  payment structure, installment options, and course benefits

  .

5. Relationship Building & Student Success Management

• Act as a

  student success partner

  by guiding students from

  enrollment to certification completion

  .
• Ensure high

  participation and completion rates

  for all training and certification programs.
• Collaborate with the

  placement cell

  to ensure certified students receive strong career assistance and placement opportunities.
• Track

  student progress

  , assist with certification exams, and encourage them to aim for

  top-level global certifications

  .

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

  in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or any related field.
• Minimum

  2-3 years of experience

  in

  academic counselling, career guidance, or technical training consultation

  , preferably in

  Cybersecurity, IT Training, or EdTech industries

  .
• Strong understanding of

  Cybersecurity certifications

  like CEH, CHFI, CSA, OSCC, CompTIA, etc.
• Proven experience in

  counselling students, professionals, and corporate clients

  toward upskilling and reskilling.
• Excellent

  communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

  .
• Ability to work with

  aggressive targets

  and achieve monthly/quarterly enrollment goals.
• Strong passion for helping individuals build careers in

  Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, Forensics, and SOC Operations

  .
• Familiarity with

  global job markets

  , career trends, and salary structures in

  Cybersecurity and IT Security domains

  .

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Lead-to-Enrollment Conversion Rate

  .

• Student Satisfaction Score

  .

• Certification Completion Rate

  .

• Corporate Partnership Engagement Rate

  .

• Revenue Contribution from Admissions

  .

Why Join Technovalley?

• Work with

  India’s No.1 Cybersecurity Training Company

  backed by 21+ Global IT Leaders.
• Become a part of a

  high-impact team

  driving career transformation in the cybersecurity space.
• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to engage with

  global professionals, industry leaders, and certified instructors

  .
• Play a key role in shaping the

  next generation of Cybersecurity professionals

  in India and across the globe.