Senior Counselling Associate

Senior Counselling Associate

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About Rostrum Education

Rostrum Education is a premier educational consultancy dedicated to guiding students toward achieving their academic and professional aspirations. We specialize in expert mentorship and counseling for applicants targeting top universities in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and beyond. Our personalized approach ensures each student receives tailored support from profile building through final admission decisions.

Role Overview

As a Senior Counselor, you’ll be the primary liaison among students, parents, and mentors—driving success through structured guidance, proactive interventions, and seamless application operations. You’ll shape and execute country-specific admissions strategies, leveraging your own overseas-study experience to empower the next generation of global scholars.

Key Responsibilities

Student Support & Guidance

• Serve as the main point of contact for students and parents, offering expert guidance and resources.
• Proactively reach out to students facing roadblocks (academic, test prep, or personal).

Mentorship & Application Assistance

• Develop and oversee structured mentorship schedules with our external mentors.
• Provide one-on-one profile evaluations and coach students through test prep (GRE/GMAT/LSAT /MCAT/IELTS/TOEFL).
• Advise on degree requirements and equivalencies for U.S. and Canadian universities, help navigate transcript evaluation procedures for WES/ECE. 
• Conduct mock interviews aligned with U.S., U.K., and Canadian university standards.
• Guide drafting and refinement of SOPs, LORs, resumes/CVs, personal statements and research proposals.
• Advocate for learners’ needs and collaborate with internal faculty and external partners to secure timely support.

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Maintain and update the student client database—tracking progress from initial inquiry to final decision.
• Coordinate weekly Zoom/Google Meet sessions between students and mentors.
• Produce detailed progress notes and ensure adherence to internal timelines.

Scholarship & Final Decision Support

• Research relevant scholarships, grants, and financial-aid opportunities.
• Oversee funding and scholarship application to university sponsored as well as external opportunities. 
• Help students evaluate offers—clarifying financial implications, post-graduation outcomes, and career pathways.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s degree in any discipline (fresh graduates encouraged to apply) from outside India.
• Excellent academic writing, verbal, and written communication skills in English.
• Strong organization and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and video-conferencing tools.
• Previous experience in academic counseling, mentoring, or related roles is an advantage.

Preferred Profile

• Study-Abroad Experience:

  Completed at least one semester or a full degree program in the U.S., or Canada.

• Process Expertise:

  Direct familiarity with college portals, GRE/GMAT, IELTS/TOEFL, or equivalent systems.

• Cross-Cultural Communication:

  Proven ability to connect with and advise students from diverse backgrounds.

• Alumni Network:

  An existing network of overseas-study peers or mentors.

• Ambitious & Empathetic:

  Early-career professionals whose personal study-abroad journeys fuel their passion for student success. 

Why Join Rostrum Education?

• Be part of a dynamic, student-focused team.
• Leverage your own study-abroad insights to make a real impact.
• Competitive salary, growth paths, and ongoing professional development.
• Engage with a diverse global student and mentor community.