Senior Student Counselor

Position Overview: The Student Counselor will be responsible for reaching out to potential students through phone calls, email, and other communication channels to inform, encourage, and guide them about opportunities to study abroad. The role focuses on building strong relationships with students, helping them understand the benefits of studying abroad, and convincing them to take the next step in the application process.

Key Responsibilities:

- Proactively reach out to prospective students through cold calling, follow-up calls, and emails.

- Respond to inbound inquiries from students and parents regarding study abroad programs.

- Engage with students to understand their academic and career goals, aligning them with appropriate study abroad opportunities.

- Provide detailed information on various study abroad programs, including destinations, universities, courses, application procedures, costs, scholarships, and visa requirements.

- Convince students about the value and benefits of studying abroad, including career growth, cultural exposure, and academic development.

- Guide students through the entire application process, helping them with form submissions, document preparation, and deadline tracking.

- Answer queries related to documentation, requirements, and program details.

- Meet or exceed conversion targets by persuading students to commit to applying for and enrolling in study abroad programs.

- Stay updated on trends in the study abroad sector, new program offerings, and changing visa regulations.

- Gather student feedback to contribute to the improvement of program strategies and counseling techniques.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor's degree.

- Master's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Education, or a related field

- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in a counseling role, preferably in reputable consultancy

- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Desired Attributes:

- Enthusiastic about helping students achieve their educational goals.

- Goal-oriented with a focus on achieving high conversion rates.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Patient and empathetic, with strong listening skills.

- Experience with student information systems and counseling software

- Knowledge of educational trends, policies, and resources

Working Conditions:

- Office-based 10 AM to 6 PM (Monday to Saturday)

- Salary: Negotiable

- Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs25,000.00 - Rs40,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person