Academic Counsellor

Edwise; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwise is seeking dynamic Academic Counsellors in Cochin to guide aspiring students through overseas education journeys. Freshers with strong interpersonal skills are welcome, with a focus on counselling, documentation, and student support.

The role involves advising on scholarships, assisting with applications, visas, and financial documents, and coordinating with partner institutions to ensure timely processing. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and counselling skills required.
• Strong organisational and documentation abilities needed.
• Customer-focused with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a target-driven environment.
• Knowledge of overseas education, university admissions and scholarships is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Counsel students on study abroad opportunities, universities, courses and career pathways.
• Guide students through the admission, application, visa and scholarship processes.
• Assist with documentation, including SOPs, LORs, resumes and financial documents.
• Advise students on scholarship opportunities, eligibility and application requirements.
• Coordinate with students, universities and internal teams to ensure timely application processing.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow up on pending documents and payments.
• Participate in education fairs, seminars and other student engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and partner institutions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Counselling skills

Organisational skills

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Academic Counsellor (Cochin)

Job Summary

We are looking for dynamic and student-focused Academic Counsellors to guide aspiring students through their overseas education journey. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and counselling skills, be detail-oriented, and be passionate about helping students achieve their study abroad goals. Freshers with strong interpersonal skills are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Counsel students on study abroad opportunities, universities, courses and career pathways.
• Guide students through the admission, application, visa and scholarship processes.
• Assist with documentation, including SOPs, LORs, resumes and financial documents.
• Advise students on scholarship opportunities, eligibility and application requirements.
• Coordinate with students, universities and internal teams to ensure timely application processing.
• Maintain accurate student records and follow up on pending documents and payments.
• Participate in education fairs, seminars and other student engagement activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with students and partner institutions.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and counselling skills.
• Strong organisational and documentation abilities.
• Customer-focused with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a target-driven environment.
• Knowledge of overseas education, university admissions and scholarships is an added advantage.

Qualification Experience

• Bachelors degree in any discipline.
• Freshers and candidates with up to 1 year of experience can apply.
• Experience in overseas education, admissions, counselling, EdTech or customer counselling will be preferred.
• Female candidates are preferred.