Student Councillor - Study Abroad (F)

Job Title: Student Counsellor – Study AbroadLocations: (To be specified: e.g. Kochi / Calicut / Thrissur / Perinthalmanna)Qualification: Graduate (any discipline); preference for candidates with certification in counselling / international educationExperience: 1-3 years in study abroad counselling / educational consultancy (freshers with strong communication skills may also apply)Job Purpose:

The Student Counsellor will guide students and their families through the entire study abroad journey—from course and university selection to application, visa filing, and pre-departure preparation. The role involves understanding student goals, providing accurate advice, and ensuring high levels of client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Counselling & Guidance

• Provide accurate and up-to-date information on study destinations (UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, USA, Europe, etc.), universities, courses, fees, scholarships, and visa requirements.
• Assist students in shortlisting programs and institutions that match their academic background, interests, and budget.
• Address student and parent queries in person, by phone, email, or virtual meetings.

Application & Admission Support

• Guide students in preparing application documents (SOPs, LORs, resume, etc.).
• Coordinate the submission of applications and track the status with universities.
• Follow up with students to ensure timely submission of required documents.

Visa Counselling

• Assist students in preparing for the visa application process, including documentation, financial requirements, and mock interviews.
• Liaise with internal visa processing teams where applicable.

Sales & Target Achievement

• Work towards individual targets (applications, admissions, service fee collection).
• Generate referrals and encourage satisfied students to recommend services.

Marketing & Events Support

• Participate in education fairs, webinars, seminars, and school/college visits as required.
• Maintain good relationships with students, parents, and educational institutions.

Reporting & Recordkeeping

• Update CRM systems regularly with student details, application status, and follow-up actions.
• Provide periodic reports on leads, conversions, and collections to branch manager.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (English + regional language preferred)
• Good presentation and convincing ability
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to multitask and manage timelines
• Knowledge of international education systems and admission processes
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, CRM, Google Suite)

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in study abroad / overseas education consultancy
• Understanding of student visa requirements for major destinations
• Experience working towards sales/admissions targets

Salary & Incentives

Competitive salary + performance-based incentives + other company benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person