Senior Counselling Associate- PG Applications Specialist

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About Rostrum Education

Rostrum Education is one of India’s leading global education consultancies, empowering high school students to gain admission to the most competitive universities across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and beyond. Rostrum was created to bridge the gap between student potential and world-class education.

Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Yale, Columbia, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge, UChicago, LSE, and the University of Toronto,

At Rostrum, we don’t just help students apply—we help them discover purpose, refine their voice, and take confident steps toward becoming global citizens and changemakers.

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The Opportunity

Senior Counselling Associate – PG Applications Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary advisor for postgraduate applicants (Master’s, MBA, LLM, PhD, etc.), offering individualized support tailored to academic and career trajectories.
• Assess students' academic backgrounds, professional experiences, and goals to curate strategic university and program shortlists across the U.S., U.K., Canada, and other destinations.
• Guide students through every stage of the application process—including transcript evaluations (WES/ECE), degree equivalency, and portal navigation for PG-specific systems (e.g., ApplyWeb, UCAS PG, Slate).
• Lead the development and refinement of application materials such as Statements of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, resumes/CVs, personal statements, research proposals, and writing samples.
• Conduct mock interviews for business schools, research-intensive programs, and professional degrees (e.g., MBA, MPP, LLM, MFin, PhD).
• Advise students preparing for standardized tests such as GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, and IELTS, including test planning and performance tracking.
• Coordinate structured mentorship schedules, ensure regular check-ins, and facilitate seamless mentor-student communication via Zoom, Google Meet, or in-person sessions.
• Maintain detailed progress records in the CRM system, tracking timelines, student milestones, feedback, and final submission readiness.
• Proactively monitor academic, professional, and emotional well-being—intervening when necessary to provide encouragement, strategy shifts, or resource support.
• Identify and assist with funding opportunities including scholarships, assistantships, and fellowships; support students through application procedures for the same.
• Help students compare final admits using metrics like curriculum structure, cost, funding, post-study work rights, and long-term career impact.
• Assist with deferrals, waitlists, appeals, and direct communications with university departments as needed.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Master’s degree in any discipline (strongly preferred).
• Exceptional academic writing and editing skills.
• High-level English fluency (written and spoken).
• Comfort in working with international students and professionals.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace, MS Office, and Zoom/Google Meet.
• Prior experience in academic counseling, graduate school advising, or test prep coaching is a strong advantage.

Preferred Profile:

• International Education Exposure:

  Completed part or all of a degree in the U.S., U.K., or Canada.

• Graduate Admissions Fluency:

  Familiar with graduate applications via university portals and systems like ApplyWeb, Slate, or UCAS PG.

• Standardized Testing Proficiency:

  Ability to guide students preparing for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

• Professional Mentorship:

  Comfortable working with older students, early-career professionals, and applicants with diverse career paths.

• Driven & Empathetic:

  Passionate about helping students translate their academic and professional experiences into compelling graduate applications.

Why Join Rostrum Education?

• Impactful Work:

  Play a transformative role in the lives of ambitious, global-minded students, guiding them toward the world’s best universities.

• Vision-Driven Culture:

  Join a team that values mentorship, excellence, and personal connection over transactional guidance.

• Dynamic Environment:

  Work in a close-knit, supportive team where collaboration, curiosity, and initiative are celebrated.

• International Outlook:

  Be part of a multicultural, globally connected organization with a strong network of experts, mentors, and educators.

• Growth & Development:

  Competitive compensation, meaningful responsibilities, and a clear path for professional growth in the education sector.

• Work Hard, Think Deep, Laugh Often:

  We brainstorm hard, counsel smart, and yes—bond over coffee, playlist debates, and great food.

Ready to shape the future of tomorrow’s changemakers?