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This role is for one of our clients Industry: Administrative and Support Services Seniority level: Associate level Min Experience: 1 year Location: Gurugram JobType: full-time We are a mission-driven education startup dedicated to transforming how international students from underserved regions access quality education and meaningful careers. Over the past several years, we’ve helped thousands of students from Africa and South Asia take the next step toward a self-sustained future through affordable, work-integrated learning programs based in India. As a profitable and bootstrapped venture, we take pride in our long-term mindset, strong cash-flow business model, and a vibrant team of high-intent professionals focused on impact and scale — not quick exits. About The Role As a Student Admissions Counselor , you’ll be the first and most important touchpoint for our student community. This role requires a unique blend of empathy and business acumen — you'll be guiding aspiring students in making life-changing decisions while also contributing directly to the organization’s revenue through successful enrollments. You’ll be responsible for managing the entire admissions journey — from initial outreach and counseling to conversion and handover — ensuring every student feels supported, heard, and guided toward the right educational and career choices. What You’ll Do Lead Outreach & Prospecting Identify and connect with potential students through structured outreach strategies and deep research. Understand their academic, financial, and professional backgrounds. End-to-End Enrollment Management Take ownership of each student’s admissions lifecycle — from the first call to successful enrollment — with consistent follow-ups and a structured counseling process. Advisory & Guidance Serve as a trusted advisor to students. Provide clear, empathetic, and goal-oriented counseling on courses, programs, and career paths. Performance-Driven Decision-Making Monitor your performance using enrollment metrics and productivity data. Use insights to improve your approach and increase conversion rates while maintaining a high level of student satisfaction. Collaboration & Handover Work closely with the Admissions Operations and Student Services teams to ensure seamless onboarding and a smooth post-enrollment experience for every student. What We’re Looking For 1–3 years of experience in academic counseling, education sales, ed-tech, admissions, or a similar high-touch B2C environment Strong communication skills — you can listen well, articulate clearly, and build trust easily Empathy and patience in dealing with first-generation learners from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds A sharp, analytical mindset with the ability to treat your pipeline as a business — track performance, meet revenue targets, and iterate for better outcomes High sense of ownership, emotional intelligence, and adaptability to work in a fast-paced startup culture Prior experience in education sales or international student counseling is a big plus What You’ll Gain A high-impact role where your work directly changes lives A chance to be part of a fast-scaling, purpose-led startup Immense personal and professional growth as you work across sales, counseling, and operations A team culture that rewards ownership, hustle, and long-term thinking Show more Show less
