Academic Advisor

Career Arena India Private Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Arena India Private Limited is seeking an Academic Counselor in Chennai to guide prospective students through academic programs and admissions, drive enrollments, and support retention. The role emphasizes strong communication with students and families, online and in-person counseling, and collaboration with marketing and admissions teams.

The ideal candidate will have 1 year of EdTech sales or counseling experience, excellent English, and proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in EdTech sales, academic counseling, or related field.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills (verbal).
• Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills with a charismatic, enthusiastic personality.
• Strong negotiation skills to support lead conversion and enrollment growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized guidance on academic programs, fees, curriculum, and prerequisites.
• Guide students through admissions process, including submissions, interviews, and document verification.
• Follow up with leads to drive student enrollments and retention.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Negotiation

Lead conversion

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Academic Counselor – EdTech Sales | Student Counseling & Admissions

Working Days: Monday to Saturday (10:30 am to 7:30 pm)

Job Description:

Are you passionate about helping students achieve their educational and career goals? Do you have

a knack for guiding students and families through academic programs and admissions processes? Company is looking for a motivated Academic Counselor in Chennai to join

our team. This role is ideal for candidates with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and

experience in EdTech sales or student counseling.

As an Academic Counselor, you will provide essential academic counseling and career guidance to

prospective students, helping them navigate course offerings, admissions requirements, and career

opportunities in the analytics industry. You will be a key part of our admission steam, working closely

with students and their families to drive student enrollments and support student retention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Student Counseling: Provide personalized guidance to prospective students on academic programs, course offerings, fees, curriculum, and prerequisites.
• Admissions Assistance: Guide student through the admission process, including application submissions, interviews, and document verification to ensure a seamless experience.
• Lead Follow-Up and Conversion: Follow up with potential leads and inquiries, using lead conversion techniques to drive student enrollments.
• Presentations & Online Counseling: Conduct engaging presentations, online counseling, and face-to-face meetings to explain the features, benefits, and career opportunities associated with courses.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of student counseling sessions ,follow-up actions, and feedback in alignment with data management best practices.
• Career Counseling: Provide career advice on job opportunities, certifications, and upskilling relevant to the analytics industry to help students achieve their professional goals.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing and admissions teams to drive enrollments, meet student intake targets, and achieve organizational goals.
• Industry Awareness: Stay updated on the latest trends in education and analytics to provide informed, insightful guidance.
• Relationship Building: Build positive relationships with students, parents, and educational partners to foster student engagement and retention.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year in EdTech sales, academic counseling, or a related field.
• Communication Skills: Excellent English communication and presentation skills, both verbal
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong customer-facing and interpersonal skills with a charismatic, competitive, and enthusiastic personality.
• Negotiation Skills: Ability to engage prospective students and their families effectively ,with strong negotiation skills to support lead conversion.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM tools or other record-keeping systems for effective data management.

Why Join Us?

you’ll be part of a fastest growing education brand that’s shaping the future of analytics education across the globe. You’ll have the chance to positively impact students' lives and guide them on their educational journey in the booming field of data analytics.

Join us and be a part of a dynamic, supportive team that values growth, innovation, and student